• Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2021
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  1. Jun 8, 2023
    10
    Nice music with deep meaning.This album contain manu lessons and one of new creation from Ed Sheeran.
  2. May 22, 2023
    0
    grotesco, achei triste esse álbum não tem nenhum tipo de tempero, completamente insosso
  3. May 21, 2023
    3
    Sabemos que esse é o estilo do Ed mas convenhamos, já saturou. A essa altura toda música dele soa com alguma já feita antes. Está precisando se arriscar e se reinventar
  4. May 8, 2023
    0
    This is Ed Sheeran at the most uninspired or most dissatisfying point of his career. He hit his peak long ago, and now all his music is as personal as if a toddler wrote ballads about toys. 'Equals' stands out for all the wrong reasons as the bargain bin album of 2021.
  5. Mar 30, 2023
    0
    how is this possible that his music is getting worse and worse, like it’s soo bad!
  6. Oct 8, 2022
    10
    Say all you want by this guy made a beautiful in a way that you can only see with a pure and clear mind :)
    Ed’s Equals has to be the best POP album of 2021
  7. Aug 7, 2022
    0
    Una porquería, musica pop basica hecha para ser escuchada en la radio y nada mas
  8. May 10, 2022
    0
    It's AOTY: Abortion Of The Year and I don't even need to hear it in full to come to this conclusion
  9. Apr 13, 2022
    6
    Equals is not quite the same as Sheeran's other great albums but it manages to be enjoyable
  10. Mar 30, 2022
    6
    admirable
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    worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  11. Mar 18, 2022
    7
    Not Ed Sheeran's best work, all his previous albums have a different vibe and probably a different point to make or prove but this album focuses more on the transitions in his life and how important the new people in his life are. Ed doesn't really share much of his private life but in this album he has gone all out, he has shown his vulnerable side here. The lyricism as always isNot Ed Sheeran's best work, all his previous albums have a different vibe and probably a different point to make or prove but this album focuses more on the transitions in his life and how important the new people in his life are. Ed doesn't really share much of his private life but in this album he has gone all out, he has shown his vulnerable side here. The lyricism as always is excellent, the songs are meaningful and heartwarming. The song Tides has an interesting vibe to it, the tempo and beat transition is really unexpected and really good, one of the best tracks on this album without a doubt. He had released Bad Habits and Shivers as singles, loved both of them but Shivers doesn't have much to offer, gets boring and bland after many listens. Bad Habits is something new Ed tried which i appreciate but i am not really a fan. A 5/10 song in my opinion. First Times is just so Ed, simple but calming, i like it. Overpass Graffiti is kinda overrated, the publicity done for this song was unreal and it wasn't that good, chill vibes but lacks that "ed element" to it. Leave your Life is the best song on this album, most people wont like it but it's really good, i loved the tempo, his way of singing and the overall vibe. Sandman is quite underrated honestly, many people will call it "childish" but it's what he is trying to portray, the new learnings of fatherhood. 2step and Stop the Rain are pretty decent songs but not memorable, doesn't stick with me but it's good. Visiting Hours, another single, pretty good but doesn't stand out in my opinion. The Joker and the Queen is an underwhelming song and holds no importance in this album, it has nothing to do with what this album stands for. This album needed more features or atleast cameos to spice things up but overall it's pretty good. Favorite track: Leave Your life. Expand
  12. Jan 6, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Welll album is incomplete coming next year So i wanting that why 7 /10 tides , visiting hours are best Expand
  13. Jan 6, 2022
    1
    Instrumentally, it sounds not only outdated and awfully outside of Ed’s brand, but it’s also embarrassingly empty and kitsch. On =, Ed tries to open up about his recent experiences, mainly about his family life and big ego. Sadly, it doesn’t work out for him at the end. Before, it used to be cute and magical, but now it’s just tragical.
  14. Dec 28, 2021
    10
    I really liked the album tbh. Honest though first time I listened to it was not super impressed but having listened to to tracks a few times it began to grow on me and I'm not disappointed. Yes it's similar to some of his old music however he writes about new things in his life. Visiting hours is probably my favourite and it must relate to older people who have lost loved ones. All in AllI really liked the album tbh. Honest though first time I listened to it was not super impressed but having listened to to tracks a few times it began to grow on me and I'm not disappointed. Yes it's similar to some of his old music however he writes about new things in his life. Visiting hours is probably my favourite and it must relate to older people who have lost loved ones. All in All a solid contribution and thank as I appreciate it Mr Ed Sheeran.

    Keep on doing what you do. Respect!!
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  15. Nov 20, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only album I fully listened from him. It was the product of incessant pleas of people for men in music to take risks with their artistry. They will vie this was a misstep but in the greater apex, it was never hard to take risk. It was great. Expand
  16. Nov 19, 2021
    3
    After this album I stop listening to Ed, it's okay to maintain his music style. But this one?

    like pitchfork said, He’s settled into the comfort zone of songs that will haunt weddings for years to come. Kinda disappointed.
  17. Nov 19, 2021
    7
    = (pronounced Equals) is a solid return to form for Ed Sheeran. Striking a perfect balance between new and nostalgia, Ed certainly attempts to reinvent himself with this latest entry, and only time will tell if he was successful in that endeavour. Good.
  18. Nov 19, 2021
    0
    This is horrible, amen doubts is ed's worst album From Ed. It's a mess, the singles are pretty generic and work, but the album itself, discards
  19. Nov 15, 2021
    3
    I honestly don't have much to say... only this: Ed Sheeran = Below average
    Why did i even bother??? It was not like i was expecting anything...
  20. Nov 13, 2021
    10
    I love this album, the best songs for me are Shivers, Tides, Stop the Rain and Visiting Hours, but all of them are really cool songs.
    I don't understand why people say that is similar to Divide, because it's not true, it's completely different in the lyrics, the structure of the song and the themes, please listen first and understand what the songs are about and then judge.
  21. Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Ed se reinventa, sem deixar as composições românticas de lado. Com uma batida muito mais pop, mas trazendo também o piano e o violão característico.
  22. Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Não sei porque está no amarelo sendo que o álbum ta muito bom. Esse povo é muito invejoso, impressionante isso.
  23. Nov 11, 2021
    2
    why is he still doing this? it's not that his old music is bad, it just that it was never something that needed to be replicated, and yet here it is. for the third time.
  24. Nov 9, 2021
    0
    One of the worst albums ever! Don't listen
  25. Nov 8, 2021
    1
    It's a wonder Sheeran has reached the heights he has when he puts out dull, pedestrian 'music' like this.

    As someone else remarked, he makes music for people that don't like {or at least appreciate} music.
  26. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    The best album in the world. Music is for everyone, not only for criticus who can't created popular music to everyone.
  27. Nov 7, 2021
    9
    = by Ed Sheeran: 8.63

    Tides: 1 :) Shivers: 1 :) First Times: 1! Bad Habits: 1 :) Overpass Graffiti: 1 :) The Joker And The Queen: 0.75 Leave Your Life: 0.75 Collide: 0.75 2step: 1 :) Stop The Rain: 1 :) Love In Slow Motion: 1 :) Visiting Hours: 1! :) Sandman: 0.75 Be Right Now: 1 :) 13/14 ~ .929 -> 8.63 Ed Sheeran’s Equals album (styled “=”) is in my opinion, his
    = by Ed Sheeran: 8.63

    Tides: 1 :)
    Shivers: 1 :)
    First Times: 1!
    Bad Habits: 1 :)
    Overpass Graffiti: 1 :)
    The Joker And The Queen: 0.75
    Leave Your Life: 0.75
    Collide: 0.75
    2step: 1 :)
    Stop The Rain: 1 :)
    Love In Slow Motion: 1 :)
    Visiting Hours: 1! :)
    Sandman: 0.75
    Be Right Now: 1 :)

    13/14 ~ .929 -> 8.63

    Ed Sheeran’s Equals album (styled “=”) is in my opinion, his best yet. Bouncing back from the disappointment of No. 6 Collaborations project, = features more music that, even amid new styling, retains the spirit of his original songs (from the era of + and x). We can see nods to his past releases everywhere in =, which I appreciated (such as 2step resembling some + stuff, First Times having a hint of x, and of course Overpass Graffiti and Tides containing quite a bit of ÷ DNA). While this is certainly a more-heavily produced album (which in some songs can be a bit distracting), I found = to be a lot easier to listen to than his previous 2019 release. Combining this with lyric quality consistent with his past hits make this album quite an accomplishment and I applaud him for making something this great.

    Due to the character limit, I am unable to provide my entire song-by-song commentary for =, which is a shame. I find that whenever I add it people tend to understand my point of view more, so I guess that I'll have to make due with just my intro and conclusion.

    In general, I would agree with Ed Sheeran in saying that this is his best work. Everything just fits so well together in =, and I’d say there aren’t really any moths in this collection of butterflies. Ed Sheeran fans will appreciate this new album if they can adapt to his new style of music (which I think rocks and works well). I really can’t wait until - comes out, but until then I have so many songs from = to listen to on repeat. Highlights: Tides, Shivers, First Times, Bad Habits, Overpass Graffiti, Stop The Rain, Love In Slow Motion, Visiting Hours, and Be Right Now.
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  28. Nov 6, 2021
    0
    Same old sound, nothing new. Skipped all songs and removed them from my playlist. Yuck sums this grabage up
  29. Nov 5, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is boring like ed personality nothing new he just repeats himself Expand
  30. Nov 4, 2021
    5
    The album is good but I don't feel the same essence that Ed gave us with his sounds and lyrics in previous musical works.
  31. Nov 4, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad, always the same sounds and style. He should taste new generes and give better music Expand
  32. Nov 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most genuine album currently. Anyone who says it's the same thing as everything else before, definitely doesn't know Ed's story or doesn't even bother to listen. On this album, you will find a lot of vulnerability, wisdom and maturity. As he said, 'Equals' are the answers he has today, at 30, which he didn't have when he was 20. Songs about your wife, daughter, friend who is no longer with us. As a fan since 2015, I rightly say that it is the best album of his career.
    He deserves a lot of recognition. Get ready. These songs contain a lot of honesty and a lot of love, dedication. It was worth the wait!
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  33. Nov 3, 2021
    7
    Despite some critics, this is a different path for Ed Sheeran, resulting in a very different album comparing to his previous work. Being a grown man and father, the British singer gets more personal in a still very pop-ish way. His best work, so far.
  34. Nov 3, 2021
    10
    yes, it's very ed sheeran, he didn't seem to step out of his comfort zone much but why does he need to do that? i love his stuff and loved the album
  35. Nov 3, 2021
    5
    As a big Ed Sheeran fan I'm quite disappointed, I thought he would return to his original style and that would be a more acoustic folk album. I feel like it's by far his worst album, most of the songs are soulless, and are more of the same poppy songs we are used to. The lyrics of most of the songs are of basic topics (love, his fatherhood) and these are approached in a way too shallow andAs a big Ed Sheeran fan I'm quite disappointed, I thought he would return to his original style and that would be a more acoustic folk album. I feel like it's by far his worst album, most of the songs are soulless, and are more of the same poppy songs we are used to. The lyrics of most of the songs are of basic topics (love, his fatherhood) and these are approached in a way too shallow and superficial tone, most are the lyrics are pure clichés. Most of the artificial sounds are quite generic and overuses typical hooks and chord progressions.
    Nevertheless, most of them are catchy, and sure I'm going to listen to them. I also, like the choirs that he uses in many of them. I would save the first part of the album, "Tides", "Overpass Graffiti" and "First Times" are enjoyable and fresh tracks but the last part of the album it's just terrible.
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  36. Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Perfeito como sempre, entregou tudo sem prometer! O melhor trabalho dele já feito, não tem música ruim.
  37. Nov 3, 2021
    4
    Undeniably well put together and polished to a mirror shine, Sheeran's latest will certainly please diehard fans but sticks so aggressively to the singer's safe, established formula of trite acoustic balladry and anodyne electropop numbers that it's otherwise unlikely to leave much of a lasting impact, with every song present here having already been done far better at least once before.
  38. Nov 3, 2021
    0
    Music for grocery stores. This album is bland to the point of offensiveness. If you like this, then you you don't like music.
  39. Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Incrível como esse álbum é diverso! Adorei as misturas de ritmos e sonoridade de musicas dos anos 90. me apaixonei totalmente
  40. Nov 3, 2021
    10
    We can see from this album that how talented and how brave he is for trying to do new stuff... We can see that Ed isn't only broken hearts and sad music, we can see trough the album how happy he is with his life and same time how confused fame can make him feel, how in love he is with his wife and how amazed he is with being a father. Saying this album has no feeling is totally ****We can see from this album that how talented and how brave he is for trying to do new stuff... We can see that Ed isn't only broken hearts and sad music, we can see trough the album how happy he is with his life and same time how confused fame can make him feel, how in love he is with his wife and how amazed he is with being a father. Saying this album has no feeling is totally **** because clearly it has as much feeling that any other works he has done. 'Visiting hours' is such a beautiful song... I can imagine how painful it was to been written. I truly can't wait to jump with bad habits when i see him live again. You go Ed! x Expand
  41. Nov 3, 2021
    10
    "Equals" is the most personal album Ed Sheeran has ever written. The lyrics are deep and clearly about what he has been going through in life nowadays. It doesn't have any tracks about feelings he doesn't have anymore - as "Divide" had with "Happier", for example, which is a sad breakup song sung by someone in a happy and stable relationship. "Equals" follows themes like fatherhood, love,"Equals" is the most personal album Ed Sheeran has ever written. The lyrics are deep and clearly about what he has been going through in life nowadays. It doesn't have any tracks about feelings he doesn't have anymore - as "Divide" had with "Happier", for example, which is a sad breakup song sung by someone in a happy and stable relationship. "Equals" follows themes like fatherhood, love, grief, and adulthood. The closing song "Be Right Now" connects with the opening song "Tides" nicely, both thematically and sonically, which makes looping this album a pleasure. Ed Sheeran explores different beats in this album, which can be explained by the presence of a new producer (Fred Again) that didn't work on the last albums. It's possible to feel Ed Sheeran's personal touch in all lyrics, but songs like "The Joker and The Queen" and "First Times" feel like a time travel for those who enjoyed "Plus", the singer's first job.
    I waited a few days to do this review so I could taste the album, and "Equals" grew in me. It got better and better every time I heard it, and now I can assure you that, in my opinion, this is Ed Sheeran's best work so far. Haters only hate for their preconceived ideas about the artist, but if you listen to Equals with an open mind and pay attention to the story told in the lyrics, you'll hardly regret it.
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  42. Nov 2, 2021
    0
    Me decepcionó por completo, jamás creí que tenían razón sobre ed Sheeran y su carrera. Otro álbum monótono y aburrido.
  43. Nov 2, 2021
    0
    Lo siento pero este se convierte en otro álbum monótono... no trae nada novedoso. Bad habits tiene un sonido básico y es sobrevalorado.
  44. Nov 2, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some of the tracks are interesting but i feel that there is something missing, "Bad habits" its ok and totally enjoyable but some tracks are just too basic. It's almost the same thing that happened to his other 2 last albums, they are made to make numbers and have some good tracks on it, but 80% its not good. 4/10 i wasn't expecting a lot but it disappointed me Expand
  45. Nov 2, 2021
    0
    bland songs, mathematically made for the charts with no flavor at all, just boring and no worth a full listen
  46. Nov 2, 2021
    0
    Unlike his previous albums, Equals (=) seems inauthentic and made solely for the charts. The songs are so generic and boring and lack an emotional appeal.
  47. Nov 2, 2021
    0
    Absolute garbage................................................................
  48. Nov 2, 2021
    10
    It's a great album! Like, it really is. The guy continues to excel doing ballads like The Joker and The Queen or First Times, and at the same time he is trying different directions in songs like Stop the rain or Sandman. I feel like is a really personal record and, if you're into that, you will find it a great album! 10/10. Ed at his finest.
  49. Nov 2, 2021
    4
    Ed Sheeran has dissolved into his relationship and it is painfully apparent in this album. This is Ed's version of Chance the Rapper's Wedding Day. Uninspired pop songs flank recycled sounding ballads all with as much depth as a shallow puddle. I find it hard to believe the same man who created the amazing variety of music on ÷, created this album. A lot people dislike No.6, but I thinkEd Sheeran has dissolved into his relationship and it is painfully apparent in this album. This is Ed's version of Chance the Rapper's Wedding Day. Uninspired pop songs flank recycled sounding ballads all with as much depth as a shallow puddle. I find it hard to believe the same man who created the amazing variety of music on ÷, created this album. A lot people dislike No.6, but I think it's streets ahead of this album in creativity and execution.

    Ed Sheeran was the first artist I ever saw live and I will never forget the passion he had when on stage. This album is devoid of the passion for sonically pleasing fans and is instead a sappy and, quite frankly, poorly written love letter of exposition to his wife and daughter. Even the "party" songs feel neutered
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  50. Nov 2, 2021
    0
    Um álbum lixo de um homem lixo. julio do cocoricó continua lançando bombas nucleares e cadê as pessoas atacando ele? vergonha da humanidade
  51. Nov 2, 2021
    0
    Infelizmente, mais do mesmo. O Ed parece que não consegue evoluir musicalmente. Enquanto artistas femininas são versáteis o tempo inteiro ele continua enfadonho.
  52. Nov 2, 2021
    4
    Kinda missed Ed Sheeran here... Although the album has some good moments too.
  53. Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Mainstream pop at it's best. The ballads are definitely his forte. First time and The Joker and the queen are so beautiful.
  54. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    It's an incredibly persoonal and vulnerable album.

    The lyrics to every song are deep and well-written and the melodies are extremely good.
    For what i've listened, it is the best piece of work that Sheeran has ever produced.
  55. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    One of his best works, extremely personal and mature.
    I loved this Ed Sheeran album, the sound of it made me feel great. All the waiting we had between DIVIDE until this album was worth it.
  56. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Ed is back with good music. Honestly, I was missing the high quality he had before divide (which was quite bad saved by a few songs and then n6 was a whole new disappointment) but he is back, Equals has great songwriting, production and is showing that live performances will be great too.

    personally my favourites were Leave your life, 2step, Stop the rain and The joker and the queen,,
    Ed is back with good music. Honestly, I was missing the high quality he had before divide (which was quite bad saved by a few songs and then n6 was a whole new disappointment) but he is back, Equals has great songwriting, production and is showing that live performances will be great too.


    personally my favourites were Leave your life, 2step, Stop the rain and The joker and the queen,, honorable mention to Be right now; the only one I didn't like much was collide.
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  57. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    'Equals' is Ed's most mature album and really shows how great being married and having a child is to him. The lyrics are as incredible as always, but the productions are, in a good way, different than the ones we were used to in his records. The aesthetic of '=' is also prettier than the previous eras.
  58. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Eu amei, foi o album mais pessoal dele até agora, não consigo parar de ouvir
  59. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns que eu já ouvi! Ed Sheeran leva a gente em uma viagem cheia de altos e baixos. Incrível poder acompanhá-lo desde o plus. Um dos maiores artistas que eu conheço. Expand
  60. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    I loved this album. It sounds brilliant, with great lyrics and melodies. I found it different from anything he's ever done.
  61. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Its absolutely awesome how Ed describes his life. His emotions, his feelings. He never disappoints me. Absolutely incredible! Love it!
  62. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum incrível, não paro de escutar, tem música romântica, feliz, triste, até música de ninar, equilíbrio total. meu álbum preferido de todos os tempos. quanto mais eu escuto fica melhor, parabéns Ed Expand
  63. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album ever he is the kingggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg i love you ed sheeran Expand
  64. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    I think this one is the best Ed's album so far. We can see his evolution as an artist.
  65. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Estava ansiosa para o novo álbum do Ed Sheeran e estou apaixonada! O álbum é sensível e profundo, onde Ed fala sobre família, sua vida como casado e pai, e também sobre perdas. As músicas são maravilhosas!
  66. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    The album is a work of art, varied songs if you want to dance, reflect or even cry, the meaning of the album gives it more interest. What I liked the most is that each song has a special meaning in addition to each song having its own image or in this case a butterfly, I don't understand how people didn't like the album. I recommend it 100%. Give equals = a try
  67. Nov 1, 2021
    4
    This is a normal album, which almost went wrong. (Sorry) and now my question is... where did the musical evolution go? We reached a fourth album and we kept listening, something similar or the same as in "÷". With nostalgia I can remember songs from that album "x", which filled us with emotion because they were good. Honestly, I really wanted an album with sublime and different lyrics, butThis is a normal album, which almost went wrong. (Sorry) and now my question is... where did the musical evolution go? We reached a fourth album and we kept listening, something similar or the same as in "÷". With nostalgia I can remember songs from that album "x", which filled us with emotion because they were good. Honestly, I really wanted an album with sublime and different lyrics, but with great sadness I say that it is more of the same. Expand
  68. Nov 1, 2021
    0
    Chart-obsessed drab. Probably the most basic, lazy music you can make. His fan-base has grown up, but he isn’t maturing with them.
  69. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    it's the most vulnerable, real and personal he has ever been in an album. it opens with 'tides', a song that sums up the whole album: it reflects on the chaos of the music industry and the peace and calmness he finds in his family life, being a dad for the first time. lyrically, it feels like reading the diary of someone finding love, getting married, growing up and building a family.
  70. Oct 31, 2021
    1
    His worst album ever. I’m so disappointed and mad about this. Everything sounds worse than his other albums and you can tell he doesn’t care anymore
  71. Oct 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ed Sheeran carefully constructed yet another album , this time his target is tiktok hits. But he is so blatant about it that the dishonesty is pouring out of it. Even a child can tell you this album doesn't have the "it" that makes us love music. Expand
  72. Oct 31, 2021
    0
    very bad album.
    My expectations were very low but I was still disappointed. The lyrics and the instrumental are very empty
  73. Oct 31, 2021
    0
    Bland, Tasteless but what can you expect from a white guy that has never done anything other than generic songs over and over again. He makes one good song as a single and then just makes the rest so bland.
  74. Oct 31, 2021
    5
    Just decent. However, like any Ed Sheeran's album, it contains boring and same/similar patterns of music.
  75. Oct 31, 2021
    0
    Underwhelming album. The past 2 albums have been such a letdown after the fantastic 'divide' album.
  76. Oct 30, 2021
    0
    Basic mainstream pop not worthy to listen. I wish he goes back to singing beautiful ballads
  77. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    É um album muito bem produzido, gostei que ele saiu um pouco da zona de conforto. Espero que continue inovando.
  78. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    "Equals" is Ed's most personal and heartfelt album with hits that fans of new and old will get a kick out of.
  79. Oct 29, 2021
    10
    His best body of work to date. Great production. His voice sounds majestic, and the amount of genres here is incredible. Sheeran tries something new without giving up on his authenticity and essence. The themes on this album are great. You get exactly why he made this, and what point in life he’s in. Perfect.
  80. Oct 30, 2021
    1
    The best that can be said about Equals is that it is inoffensive. Absolutely nothing on the album is memorable or bears a second listen. Dreadful.
  81. Oct 30, 2021
    0
    his music is not special anymore, he is playing for the charts and trying to make hit songs
  82. Oct 30, 2021
    0
    Bland, unoriginal, and uninspired. Ed seems more interested in trying to make the most palatable, least common denominator, safe music that can do well on the charts than actually making music with artistic flare, personality, and uniqueness. His music has never been anything good, but at least albums like + had the personality of a small-town "bring home to your mom" guy at a party with aBland, unoriginal, and uninspired. Ed seems more interested in trying to make the most palatable, least common denominator, safe music that can do well on the charts than actually making music with artistic flare, personality, and uniqueness. His music has never been anything good, but at least albums like + had the personality of a small-town "bring home to your mom" guy at a party with a guitar charm with it. This is just a facade or perhaps parody of that personality, therefore stripping it of authenticity. I've seen interviews with Ed, and he speaks more about the success he desires and comparing himself to the success of artists like Elton John, Dua Lipa, and Adele rather than the music itself. I'm not surprised in how terrible and superficial this album is in the least. I just hope something traumatic happens to Ed so he may dig out some vulnerability to make his music at least somewhat genuine. Expand
  83. Oct 30, 2021
    0
    totalmente sem graça, esses últimos lançamentos dele estão ficando pior com o tempo.
  84. Oct 30, 2021
    0
    Honestly this is the worst album of the year in my opinion. Very generic, awful vocals. Meh.
  85. Oct 30, 2021
    1
    Equals is remarkable only in that is sets a new standard for musical blandness. Totally forgettable from beginning to end.
  86. Oct 30, 2021
    0
    Com melodias e letras que beiram ao tédio, o "artista" Ed Sheeran entrega mais um trabalho medíocre digno de pena.
    Os 5 fãs; que já não esperavam muito, considerando seu histórico; terão que fingir muito.
  87. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece from mr Sheeran. Amazing album from beginning to end! Loved it!
  88. Oct 30, 2021
    6
    Bad Habits y Shivers fueron buenas canciones, pero el resto es tan intrascendente que no vale la pena dedicarle tiempo.
  89. Oct 30, 2021
    1
    The album has 2 or 3 songs that are the best, yet the whole project in general has not shown sound and musical evolution compared to the previous Ed Sheeran albums like '+' and '÷', which have something in common: a basic production with generic sounds that we had already heard from previous projects by other artists, something that I think Ed tried to imitate, but this time the formulaThe album has 2 or 3 songs that are the best, yet the whole project in general has not shown sound and musical evolution compared to the previous Ed Sheeran albums like '+' and '÷', which have something in common: a basic production with generic sounds that we had already heard from previous projects by other artists, something that I think Ed tried to imitate, but this time the formula did not work for him, it is a completely mediocre album. Expand
  90. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best' album of the year It gives me add "+"vibes
    Ed never disappoints.
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  91. Oct 30, 2021
    9
    For me Ed redeemed himself in this album, honestly? Divide was full of skips and by far his worst album, if you don't count the No. 6 Collaboration Project, which I don't and pretend it doesn't exist.
    Equals is almost perfect, I find myself wanting to replay one song as soon as its over but the moment the next one starts I just can't press previous. My favorites are probably Overpass
    For me Ed redeemed himself in this album, honestly? Divide was full of skips and by far his worst album, if you don't count the No. 6 Collaboration Project, which I don't and pretend it doesn't exist.
    Equals is almost perfect, I find myself wanting to replay one song as soon as its over but the moment the next one starts I just can't press previous. My favorites are probably Overpass Graffiti, Leave Your Life and Collide. And although I'm not really a fan of the slow songs, comparing this album's slow songs with Divide's, they're much better.

    It's still not better than X or + but it did keep me intrigued enough to look forward to Subtract ( - )

    This is an album for his fans, that's it, he's not trying to be groundbreaking or anything, he took this album to experiment with different sounds while also keeping those lyrics he's known for.
    If you've never heard anything but Shape Of You or Thinking Out Loud, this album is not for you, also if you're one of those "fans" that hate when artists grow up and don't sound the same as their first album.
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  92. Oct 29, 2021
    0
    Ed Sheeran has four albums, but as we can see, the only difference between them is the number. Doesn't he get tired of always making the same album with the same songs?
  93. Oct 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum realmente horrible con sonidos básicos y repetitivos urge retiro para ed pobre moda Expand
  94. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Um álbum simplesmente autêntico, Ed sempre traz histórias pessoais de uma forma em que todo o público possa de identificar. Emoção a flor da pele do começo ao fim, incrível é a palavra.
  95. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    wonderful album, sounds really different from what he's done before. it definitely shows ed's songwriting abilities.
  96. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    It’s so personal and incredible. He could give us old sounds from + like first times, and such great tunes out of his comfort zone like sandman or stop the rain. Love it, so worth it.
  97. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Lyrics on point you can totally say it has a lot of radio hits but is only the production that also helps to don't feel the album flat, every song is different. We can see Ed going through a crisis of what is life, love, grief, and parenthood.
  98. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    It is just wonderful ! Thanks Ed. I really enjoy listening to it. My favourite track is shivers
  99. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is an amazing coming of age album for Ed. All the milestones in his life and where he is at in life is beautifully painted in this album. Turning 30,becoming a father, loss of a close friend, experiencing grief for the first time. The themes really hit home for me. Visting Hours is such a heartbreaking song. There is a song called "First Times"on this album which is classic Sheeran, very acoustic with violins in the background which I loved. The joker and the Queen might be the best ballad hes ever written so much vulnerability and soul in the song. Sandman is another standout which is a track dedicated to his daughter and it too cute and wholesome, it might be the best lullaby of all time. 2step is another banger,which brings back "rapper ed" or singing fast lyrics ed which is a signature style he cultivated .Overall I love this album so much. Thank you Ed for your art Expand
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Dec 16, 2021
    60
    If you’re a fan, you’ll still be a fan and if you’re not, you still won’t be.
  2. Nov 4, 2021
    70
    Here, Sheeran's melodies are soft yet insistent, and the production glistens with flair borrowed from younger, hipper artists who mine a similar blend of retro new wave and modern R&B, but he knows how to turn this stylish sound into something cozy and reassuring.
  3. Nov 2, 2021
    36
    He’s settled into the comfort zone of songs that will haunt weddings for years to come, like “2step,” in which he raps about “Two-steppin’ with the woman I love.” Even at his most passionate, Sheeran sounds as threatening as a meringue peak. ... Sheeran’s reliance on clichés is especially unfortunate during the album’s back half, which is where he placed a majority of the songs about death and fatherhood.