Overview

• The eighth studio album blends Sheeran’s familiar pop singer-songwriter style with Indian and Persian touches, including sessions in Goa and contributions from artists such as Arijit Singh and producer Ilya Salmanzadeh.
• British broadsheets delivered sharp critiques, with The Telegraph arguing he remains predictable and The Times saying the record still sounds resolutely British despite overseas influences.
• Other coverage offered tempered praise, with El Periódico highlighting rhythmic variety and warm production, while La Vanguardia deemed it largely more of the same despite standout flourishes.
• Production details cited include bansuri, santur, dholak and other percussion textures, plus a club-leaning turn co-crafted with Fred Again on the track “Don’t look down.”
• Reports differ on length, with some outlets citing 18 songs overall and others noting 13 tracks on the standard edition, reflecting variant releases.