It has now been a week since Divide, Ed Sheeran's newest album, came out. And I finally feel ready to talk about it.
The album has a bit more of a pop sound, but it still keeps the sound Ed has had since the beginning. There are some Irish influences, but still soulful ballads like before. His voice hasn't changed, and I love the album just as much as the others. Here's my discussion of the tracks.
Eraser: Eraser starts off the album well, with hard chords and a melodic tune that repeats underneath his vocals. You can tell this song is autobiographical because he references his life many times.
Castle on the Hill: I love Castle on the Hill. It is just amazing, the stories of childhood and the rising chorus. This song just rings of hope and nostalgia. He just sounds so content when he sings this.
Dive: I love this song. It is a bit of a departure, exploring a side of a relationship that Ed hasn't before. His words are so true, so perfectly descriptive of so many relationships.
Shape of You: I like Shape of You, and I have to admit that I like it more everytime I hear it. The background music is so nice with the bit of synth.
Perfect: I love Perfect. It has a bit of fluctuation in his voice, and swings a bit, which is so nice. It just makes me happy.
Galway Girl: I LOVE GALWAY GIRL! This song is so great, just the chorus, and the whole Irish theme, and just the amazing!
Happier: I love Happier. It is just heartbreaking. Ed is exploring new territory, post-breakup stuff. I love how he does not imply that he was better than the new guy, but that he is happy for her.
New Man: I love following up Happier with New Man. It is the polar opposite of the other song. Ed is still supportive, but he is hesitant that his ex is actually okay.
Hearts Don't Break Around Here: I love this song. It is just so calm and pretty and relaxing and awesome and I love the message.
What Do I Know?: The message of this song is perfect, and I love Ed so much for writing it and including it in the album.
How Would You Feel (Paean): I love the stripped feeling of this song, the calm and the soulfulness. It has a wonderful melodic progression, and just feels like a great song.
Supermarket Flowers: This song made me cry so much. It is so sweet that Ed would write a song about his mother. I just can't even...
Barcelona: This is a thematic shift from Supermarket Flowers, but I love it. The sound is very different and it is more carefree than much of this album.
Bibia Be Ye Ye: I love this song. Carefree and fun, the story of my life with all the forgetfulness. I love it.
Nancy Mulligan: Nancy Mulligan has Irish influences as well, and I love the family story that Ed wove in. I wonder if these are his grandparents, but I think it is really sweet regardless.
Save Myself: This song made me cry so much. I have nothing else to say.
And that's the album. I strongly recommend that you listen to it.
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Chorus of the Day!
'Cause I'm still breathing
'Cause I'm still breathing on my own
My head's above the rain and roses
Making my way away
'Cause I'm still breathing
'Cause I'm still breathing on my own
My head's above the rain and roses
Making my way away
My way to you
'Cause I'm still breathing on my own
My head's above the rain and roses
Making my way away
'Cause I'm still breathing
'Cause I'm still breathing on my own
My head's above the rain and roses
Making my way away
My way to you
Disenchanted by My Chemical Romance
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