No. 6 Collaborations Project
by Ed Sheeran
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 12, 2019
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  1. Jerbinrg
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    A good collaboration album with deep focus with featured artists as well as with his new try in music.
  2. Xiaomingwu
    Mar 30, 2023
    0
    such a bad piece of work, of course it will get streams it’s all about collabs, it’s just bad.
  3. Leoxtreme
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Eu amo esse álbum. O Ed conseguiu mostrar parte da sua versatilidade nele. Incrível demais
  4. timetraveler136
    Oct 30, 2021
    2
    I don't remember anything about this album, that's how bad it is, although I know this was done for fun, it still sucks. There's a few songs like the track with H.E.R. and the one with Eminem and 50cent, maybe even the one with Bruno Mars, that are catchy, but overall? full of skips, everything else feels really bland.
    Not gonna compared this album with any of the main three (+, x,    I don't remember anything about this album, that's how bad it is, although I know this was done for fun, it still sucks. There's a few songs like the track with H.E.R. and the one with Eminem and 50cent, maybe even the one with Bruno Mars, that are catchy, but overall? full of skips, everything else feels really bland.
    Not gonna compared this album with any of the main three (+, x, Divide) because it's not a follow up, it's a side project. But if you compare it with No. 5 Collaborations Project, which is its predecessor, it falls short in all senses.
    Good thing this was album was not meant to be serious.    … Expand
  5. Lily_K
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    A great experimental album! Beautiful People, Remember The Name and Take Me Back to London are my favorites.
  6. AlistairTun
    Nov 1, 2020
    6
    Ed is so talented, but this album isn't good as his previous works, some collaborations aren't good. It's a forgettable album.
  7. poptartlet
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    A great side project while Ed Sheeran is recording his next studio album of lo-fi acoustic type songs, and deserved to receive a grammy nomination for best pop album. Plenty of catchy tunes with all the featured artists, along with a few deep cuts.
  8. Comingtotank
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    A bop swiffer sweefers, fadga stans and pop gays can only wish to have this success
  9. ananyakaul
    Aug 1, 2020
    0
    I was expecting better from Ed Sheeran. But this album is a mess. A downright mess.
  10. DiegoOchoa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ed Sheeran did makes an amazing album, because there are amazing songs and collaborations, i love it.
  11. Felipe_Kohn
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Ed Sheeran builds an empty album again. He sounds emotionless and afraid of being trespassed in the music industry. The artists that participate on the album just want to be supported based by the posterior Ed's success. They need to know that is him who needs help.
  12. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    4
    Some of the songs on this album lacked so much substance. This album is messy and mediocre. It has nothing new and nothing outstanding. It's not the worst album that I've ever listened but it is definitely not a good album at all. I do enjoy "Beautiful People" (because it's catchy, have beautiful melody and I like the message behind this song. It means that we don't have to try so hard toSome of the songs on this album lacked so much substance. This album is messy and mediocre. It has nothing new and nothing outstanding. It's not the worst album that I've ever listened but it is definitely not a good album at all. I do enjoy "Beautiful People" (because it's catchy, have beautiful melody and I like the message behind this song. It means that we don't have to try so hard to be one of the "beautiful people, we just need to be ourselves), "South of the Border" (because it's catchy, fresh, fun and it gives me summer vibes), and "Antisocial" (because it's catchy and it's different from other songs on the album). The remaining tracklist is either mediocre or very bad. I give this a 4.… Expand
  13. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 7, 2020
    2
    No. 6 Collaborations Project by Ed Sheeran: 1.74

    Beautiful People: 0.75 South of the Border: 0.25 Cross Me: 0.5 Take Me Back to London: 0 Best Part of Me: 0.75 I Don’t Care: 0.5 Antisocial: 0.25 Remember the Name: 0.75 Feels: 0.25 Put It All on Me: 0 Nothing On You: 0.5 I Don’t Want Your Money: 0.25 1000 Nights: 0.25 Way To Break My Heart: 0.25 BLOW: 1 :) 6.25/15 ~    No. 6 Collaborations Project by Ed Sheeran: 1.74

    Beautiful People: 0.75
    South of the Border: 0.25
    Cross Me: 0.5
    Take Me Back to London: 0
    Best Part of Me: 0.75
    I Don’t Care: 0.5
    Antisocial: 0.25
    Remember the Name: 0.75
    Feels: 0.25
    Put It All on Me: 0
    Nothing On You: 0.5
    I Don’t Want Your Money: 0.25
    1000 Nights: 0.25
    Way To Break My Heart: 0.25
    BLOW: 1 :)

    6.25/15 ~ .417 -> 1.74

    I am so disappointed in Ed Sheeran. His “No.6 Collabortations Project” is the second worst album I have reviewed. This is because all his creativity is gone. He relies on the collaboration part itself to save an album that didn’t need saving in the first place. If he had done this album in the Ed Sheeran way, this would have been really cool. Instead, he thinks sharing this album with “bigger names” will make more people listen to this album. As a result, the lyrics quality took a steep downhill along with its musical creativity, replacing it with the same drum track and too much autotune. The Project forsakes everything I liked about Ed Sheeran, so at this point what does the album have going for it? Nothing. This album blends in perfectly with all the other music coming out today. While Sheeran’s other work is made up of masterpieces, No.6 Collaborations Project is woefully un-special. Highlight: BLOW.    … Expand
  14. ZRepresentative
    Mar 17, 2020
    5
    The album just feels empty and seems like an excuse for a ton of featurings. Most of the lyrics sound somewhat cheesy and repetitive and lacks creativity and finesse. Ed Sheeran's rap parts were not that pleasant to listen to, and the beats were all generic as well. The saving graces have to be Antisocial, Best Part Of Me and I Don't Care.
  15. TheSkrillero
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Artístico.

    Todas sus colaboradores son muy buenas, se reinventó y nos dió una Biblia.
  16. cipriano
    Feb 7, 2020
    0
    That's a horrible project, Ed Sheeran chose the worst sounds to take that step. It's a totally bad thing of sound, and its totally commercial and massive production seems a combination of the discards of his last albums and nothing works well within it. Some such good songs aren't enough to invent the new one and i expected from Ed Sheeran. Sounds like songs you'd listen to on a Friday in a bar.
  17. Miguel1300
    Nov 18, 2019
    0
    He’s just trying to appeal to a wider audience with this and it’s horrible. He only cares about commercial success at all costs.
  18. musicult
    Nov 10, 2019
    4
    This is one of those albums that you just know how the next song is going to sound like.
  19. dark-phoenix
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    Ed Sheeran has never been good, but wow, could he at least pretend he's not going for the most generic type of songs ever? I mean, even the title of this "album" reads as something manufactured out of a laboratory. This is a colection of nothingness, there's literally nothing vaguelly interesting about any of these songs, they're just generic, bland, pieces of nothingness. Gotta love whenEd Sheeran has never been good, but wow, could he at least pretend he's not going for the most generic type of songs ever? I mean, even the title of this "album" reads as something manufactured out of a laboratory. This is a colection of nothingness, there's literally nothing vaguelly interesting about any of these songs, they're just generic, bland, pieces of nothingness. Gotta love when these "relatable" singer-songrwriters with an acoustic guitar exposes themselves as the desperate for quick empty hits trash without any artistry whatsoever that they really are.… Expand
  20. AngieB019
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Todas las colaboraciones son buenas, un álbum que varía en generos, excelente
  21. SebastianGutVel
    Sep 14, 2019
    7
    Horror, este es su album más pasable y tiene esa crítica
    Ese amarillo se lo merece mierDivide y sus otros abortos
  22. Mauve
    Sep 11, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone that likes Camila, H.E.R., Khalid, & Ella Mai, I was expecting to like multiple songs off this album. Since I’ve been disappointed by past horrendously overplayed Ed singles like Shape Of You, Perfect, and Thinking Out Loud, I was expecting to hate the other tracks with a passion. The album is still a mixed bag, but not for the reasons I expected. Here’s how I felt about each track:
    Beautiful People ft. Khalid 4.5
    South Of The Border ft. Camila Cabello & Cardi B 4
    Cross Me ft. Chance The Rapper & PnB Rock 5
    Take Me Back To London ft. Stormzy 5
    Best Part Of Me ft. YEBBA 3.5
    I Don’t Care ft. Justin Bieber 2.5
    Antisocial ft. Travis Scott 7
    Remember The Name ft. Eminem & 50 Cent 4.5
    Feels ft. Young Thug & J Hus 4
    Put It All on Me ft. Ella Mai 4
    Nothing On You ft. Paulo Londra & Dave 4
    I Don’t Want Your Money ft. H.E.R. 4.5
    1000 Nights ft. Meek Mill & A Boogie Wit da Hoodie 5
    Way To Break My Heart ft. Skrillex 4.5
    BLOW ft. Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars 3.5

    Ed Sheeran’s regular lack of emotion in (or distinctly unique timbre or style of) his voice on most tracks (with some exceptions) gets regularly overshadowed by more charismatic features (Camila, Ella, Stormzy, etc.). There’s nothing wrong with his vocal abilities; they’re a bit above average. However, he doesn’t use it to its potential. These tracks all fail to really land/ hit hard. Even on the more up-tempo tracks, the minimal, lackluster production leaves much to be desired that never comes (maybe with the exception of Antisocial... and BLOW, which sounds full but cheap).

    4.0/10    … Expand
  23. Mrxyz
    Sep 3, 2019
    0
    I didn’t like anything from this album. This album doesn’t have a personal it’s just a random boring songs all collected in one album. Sorry but it’s so bad. Ed disappointed me this time.
  24. jasminn
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I found this album boring and generic, the lead single has terrible lyrics and it’s so obvious that he’s desperate for a hit. I miss the + era when he actually made listenable music
  25. ILOVEIRENE
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    They seem to put it together in a rush , but i think most of the songs are still all right , i think it deserver higher score than it is now
  26. UrsulaScott
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    Extremely disappointing. Ed Sheeran has lost his essence. The elements that made his music especial are missing in the album. The lyrics have no significant meaning whatsoever, making every track sound like a wannabe empty hit song.
  27. deefr
    Aug 25, 2019
    2
    The biggest disapointement in 2019's music. "No. 6 Collaborations Project" had everything to be one of the greatest albums of the year, but it turns out to be one of the worsts!
    "Take Me Back To London", "Best Part Of Me", "Antisocial", "Remember The Name", "Feels", "Put It All On Me", "Nothing On You", "I Don't Want Your Money", "1000 Nights" and "Way To Break My Heart" are so bad and    The biggest disapointement in 2019's music. "No. 6 Collaborations Project" had everything to be one of the greatest albums of the year, but it turns out to be one of the worsts!
    "Take Me Back To London", "Best Part Of Me", "Antisocial", "Remember The Name", "Feels", "Put It All On Me", "Nothing On You", "I Don't Want Your Money", "1000 Nights" and "Way To Break My Heart" are so bad and unecessary songs.
    "I Don't Care" and "Beautiful People" are super boring songs
    "Blow" is a good song indeed
    "Cross Me" is by far the best song of the album, and to be honest, i really love. But the full album it's a waste of time!! I miss ed sheeran's "X", one of the greatest album i heard.
    "I Don't Care" and "Beautiful People" are super boring songs
    "Blow" is a good song
    "Cross Me" is by far the best song of the album, and to be honest, i love it. But the full album it's a waste of time!! I miss ed sheeran "X", one of the greatest albums in my opinnion.    … Expand
  28. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    2
    Higher grade DJ Khaled album.

    Best Tracks: Beautiful People, Antisocial, Take Me Back to London
    Worst Tracks: The remaining tracklist.
  29. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 15, 2019
    1
    The project is a massive step backward for Ed. Most of these songs aren't memorable or good. This feels like an album that used the outtakes of Divide and X as well as style emulations that don't quite work. Overall, just don't listen. It's not worth it.
  30. Stefffo
    Aug 15, 2019
    7
    I love the idea of the album and its mixed with all sorts of gernes! Not a hugh fan of ed self but he suprised me and he did a great job.
  31. MrFrench
    Aug 3, 2019
    4
    I wanted to like this album, but I just cannot; however, I do enjoy "I Don't Care," "I Don't Want Your Money," "1000 Nights," and "Way To Break My Heart."
  32. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    1
    In contention for the worst album of the year, the music on this record is just absolutely horrendous. Ed Sheeran has absolutely no skill for picking out spots for features. The production and placement of certain people made no sense. It is a soulless cash grab with zero artistic integrity, not to mention painfully horrible "bars" from Ed.
  33. esme_fi
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    An absolute fantastic album. Glad to see Ed reach back into his original roots.
  34. Tolu
    Jul 22, 2019
    1
    Listening to this album is one of the worst things I've been through this year.
  35. Souzafialho
    Jul 22, 2019
    0
    Pior bosta do ano! O que aconteceu com vc Ed? Aff ein! Esse negocio de feat já saturou faz tempo já
  36. eyeofthedragon
    Jul 22, 2019
    7
    According to Ed, this is a fun project he wants to release by working with artists he admires and making a record out of it. Some of the songs, such as 'I Don't Care' featuring Justin Bieber, or Remember The Name featuring 50 Cent and Eminem make the album sound like it's nothing worth listening to, but ignore the skips and you'd see there are pretty memorable and good songs on the record.According to Ed, this is a fun project he wants to release by working with artists he admires and making a record out of it. Some of the songs, such as 'I Don't Care' featuring Justin Bieber, or Remember The Name featuring 50 Cent and Eminem make the album sound like it's nothing worth listening to, but ignore the skips and you'd see there are pretty memorable and good songs on the record. 'Best Part of Me' featuring Yebba reaches that vulnerable core of Ed Sheeran that we all know and love. BLOW with Bruno Mars and Chris Stapleton is one of the most experimental tracks Ed has done and it succeeds with Ed's grit. Although there are some songs where you'd rather urge to skip past and never hear again, there are a few tunes that'll get stuck in your head, and show you that the record isn't so flawed after all.… Expand
  37. jonascrux
    Jul 21, 2019
    4
    No hay una lírica tan expresiva además los sonidos son repetitivos pero fastidiosos no hay energía agradable en este álbum
  38. Austin36
    Jul 21, 2019
    4
    One of the most boring albums of 2019 so far. Ed didn't do anything but created some bland melodies and lyrics. Featuring artists saved this album from being the worst album of the year, After all these things, we still don't know who Ed Sheeran is.
    Best: None
    Worst: Most of the songs
  39. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Otimo. Ainda mais veio com parceris com a queen Cardi B. Amoo mas eu queria com a Taylor né
  40. Gbseok24
    Jul 19, 2019
    0
    Péssimo mds, não canta nada, voz de pato roco, deveria ganhar 0 de todos os críticos.
  41. Cainecuthbert
    Jul 19, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is pure trash every single song sound the same and the album is nothing special… Expand
  42. thatdanner
    Jul 18, 2019
    7
    A lot of the songs on this album are very unique. I'm definitely not a huge fan of Ed Sheeran, especially prior to this album, but this has changed everything for me. Sheeran transcends fluently between so many genres and can sing all of them well. I believe some of the songs sounded similar to older songs though, as if they were not very original melodies. Some of the people he featuredA lot of the songs on this album are very unique. I'm definitely not a huge fan of Ed Sheeran, especially prior to this album, but this has changed everything for me. Sheeran transcends fluently between so many genres and can sing all of them well. I believe some of the songs sounded similar to older songs though, as if they were not very original melodies. Some of the people he featured on the album were, in my opinion, poor choices for the type of music he had chosen; others were very smart picks. All in all, the music is a great blend for any kind of listening. Hopefully, Sheeran leaves behind the direction he was going in with Divide and continues on with what he has going for him now.… Expand
  43. yoovoowithdaboo
    Jul 18, 2019
    0
    As generic as the rest of his discography. Literally nothing new, just the same of his style from the first album and the same topics as always.
  44. Jevus
    Jul 18, 2019
    7
    I had great expectations on this album after listening to the first 4 songs that Ed Sheeran released, in addition to the large number of artists that make up this album. "Divide" I hated it, I think it's his worst job and I thought it would go for the worse, but in this new album I think he got over it, it's his best work, with many changes of genres, going through pop, rap, hip hop andI had great expectations on this album after listening to the first 4 songs that Ed Sheeran released, in addition to the large number of artists that make up this album. "Divide" I hated it, I think it's his worst job and I thought it would go for the worse, but in this new album I think he got over it, it's his best work, with many changes of genres, going through pop, rap, hip hop and ending with a great rock song. Unfortunately the album falls frightfully in half, becoming boring, with songs so mediocre, having great artists, I can not get them to shine and look like filler songs, only to complete a long album to be a current pop artist. "Best Part of Me", "Antisocial", "Put It All On Me" and "Nothing On You" are the worst songs on the album, are those that break the continuity of the album or are simply laughable and stupid. "Cross Me" and "BLOW" are undoubtedly the best of all this collection of collaborations, they manage to listen to Ed from another perspective, especially in the last song of the album. "I Do not Care" is fine, I am a victim of the satanic mantra of so many times that I have heard it, that I like it. It's a good album, it has a good bill like any pop album, I expected something a little better, I think it should not have been 15 songs, with 10 or 11 it would have been perfect.… Expand
  45. Zandhr
    Jul 17, 2019
    5
    Some of the songs on the album lacked substance, and the whole entire sound of the album seemed generic for someone as talented as Ed.
  46. Minnervar
    Jul 17, 2019
    0
    Péssimo album, como sempre o Ed Sheeran entregando álbuns super fracos sem sal e mal produzidos.
  47. Melotation
    Jul 17, 2019
    5
    Bland, I admire the change and the experimentation but it was a meh, for me it didn't work
  48. joaopauloavila
    Jul 16, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good ,I think.
    It kind of something I never saw before, me and the world just liked 1 song, south of the border    … Expand
  49. blisle
    Jul 16, 2019
    7
    While I love the collaborations when Ed is just Ed I find the album much more appealling.
  50. ACriticalThing
    Jul 16, 2019
    7
    Ed inspired me to first learn guitar with "Lego House" and "The A-Team". No. 6 Collaborations Project is a far departure from those soft vocals and talented guitar lines that made him famous, his enormous talent and unquestionable musicianship best evident in live shows and loop pedal recordings.

    While I was initially disdainful of this incredibly poppy album crowded with artists, after    Ed inspired me to first learn guitar with "Lego House" and "The A-Team". No. 6 Collaborations Project is a far departure from those soft vocals and talented guitar lines that made him famous, his enormous talent and unquestionable musicianship best evident in live shows and loop pedal recordings.

    While I was initially disdainful of this incredibly poppy album crowded with artists, after a few listens, there's a few solid songs in there. Up and coming club hits are there, rap songs are there and even a heavy rock piece. I like the majority of them, at the end of the day. They're catchy.

    However, this isn't the Ed that I and everyone else fell in love with. He's sacrificed his folk-loving fans to appeal to the larger crowd of partygoers and clubbers. I'll listen to his new album, but his songs don't connect the way they used to. His older songs - primarily from "+" and earlier - feel so personal, and you feel the connection through music.

    If this album was dropped by an anonymous up-and-coming musician, I would give it a more positive review. However, knowing the beautiful, heart-rending, personal music that Ed is capable of, this falls a bit flat. If this is just a fun collaboration project and an anomaly, then I would say 8/10, but if this is an indicator of Ed's permanent new style, I am bitterly disappointed.

    At the end of the day, to me music should inspire deep emotion and bring people together. I think despite Ed's claim that he is not one of the "Beautiful People", the lack of real feelings and substantial content shows that he is receding into the diamond-studded lifestyle he so condemns.    … Expand
  51. Jenny1995
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a solid 3.5 stars. Some songs feel very fresh and modern (South of the Border and Take me Back to London) others kind of tacky (I don't care). Still nice to listen and it was sometime since we had a blockbuster of singers teaming up.… Expand
  52. sammyanthony
    Jul 14, 2019
    2
    A few songs that good ain't enough to make up the residue. This album can't even be considered an 'upgrade' from Ed Sheeran's Divide. Rather, it's another low albeit his overproduction and adventurous effort. Many songs of it don't blend the collaborations properly, and Ed himself is being the guilty for many parts. Antisocial (a track from the album) is the worst one.
  53. michellephillip
    Jul 13, 2019
    0
    This album is so bad that is just goes to show how untalented ed sheeran really is even with the help of his so called mates. There's not one good song on this album. All sound the same. All a pile of poop. This guys needs to do the world a favour and stop making music. He's already destroyed the music industry as it is. Terrible. No doubt his fellow gingers will love it though.
  54. Henry2019
    Jul 13, 2019
    8
    Un álbum bastante interesante debido a diversas circunstancias, entre ellas podemos destacar que se trata de un álbum repleto de colaboraciones con grandes artistas y el cual no defrauda.
    No. 6 Collaborations Project es sin duda un disco muy ambicioso en todos los sentidos, repleto de generos a los cual Ed Sheeran nos tiene poco acostumbrados.
    Recomiendo altamente las canciones    Un álbum bastante interesante debido a diversas circunstancias, entre ellas podemos destacar que se trata de un álbum repleto de colaboraciones con grandes artistas y el cual no defrauda.
    No. 6 Collaborations Project es sin duda un disco muy ambicioso en todos los sentidos, repleto de generos a los cual Ed Sheeran nos tiene poco acostumbrados.
    Recomiendo altamente las canciones "Beautiful People", "Cross Me", "Remember The Name" y "Blow" que desde mi perspectiva son las mas magicas en todo el disco.    … Expand
  55. oxmarxrey
    Jul 13, 2019
    0
    I haven’t heard an album so uncohesive as this one. The takeaway from this project is that Ed Sheeran makes music purely for the charts the artistry is gone. You would expect an artist to evolve throughout the years but unfortunately this shows otherwise. Save yourself some time and some earaches.
  56. Wael
    Jul 13, 2019
    4
    "No.6" doesn't have any necessarily bad songs, but, for one, it doesn't sound cohesive in any way (but maybe that's the point?). And even though no song is bad, some of them sound so uninspired, with no creativeness in them at all ('I Don't Care' is the most generic song he's ever done, and 'Feels' is so bland that it's hard to get to its end).

    On the other side of the spectrum, there    "No.6" doesn't have any necessarily bad songs, but, for one, it doesn't sound cohesive in any way (but maybe that's the point?). And even though no song is bad, some of them sound so uninspired, with no creativeness in them at all ('I Don't Care' is the most generic song he's ever done, and 'Feels' is so bland that it's hard to get to its end).

    On the other side of the spectrum, there are some amazing highlights on this record: for starters, the project kicks off with 'Beautiful People' with Khalid, a song that will undoubtedly resonate with everyone, with its relatable lyrics and its chill summery production. We also have 'Take Me Back to London', which is one of the best songs on here, with a chorus that is so reminiscent of Justin Timberlake, and verses where Ed and Stormzy fire beautiful bars, back and forth, at each other. 'Best Part of Me' almost sounds like it could've been on Sheeran's earlier works, and sees him stripping it back and be as vulnerable as we've all come to know him.

    The second half of the project, from 'Remember the Name' to '1000 Nights', Sheeran feels like a rapper who's trying his hand at curating a diverse hip hop album, however it doesn't quite work as much as Astroworld did, and all the hooks turn out sounding almost the same. In the middle of it all, Ed introduces two love songs (one with Ella Mai, the other with HER) whose identities get lost because of the repetitiveness of their message.

    It's really astonishing how Ed Sheeran can change his sound and adapt to that of his collaborators: 'South of the Border' typically sounds like a Camila Cabella song, 'Antisocial' feels like it was made for Astroworld, and it's hard to believe 'BLOW' isn't on a Chris Stapleton album. However, his own identity gets kinda lost in the process.    … Expand
  57. byyyyyron
    Jul 12, 2019
    0
    this white ass dude tries to shamelessly cross over into every single popular genre with features that he's acquired using his money. absolutely pretentious and extra. shallow basic popheads will like this though

    best track
    there are none lmao
    worst track literally every single one
  58. Shakira29
    Jul 12, 2019
    8
    Completely different side of Ed Sheeran. Loving his new vibe. This man is a musical genius!
  59. juangalmeidx
    Jul 12, 2019
    6
    not a bad album, there are a lot of nice songs here - such as i don’t want your money, cross me, blow -, but it’s just too familiar to everything you hear on the radio nowadays, Ed for sure knows how to experiment, but apparently he chose to go for the basic here...
  60. Arielscr
    Jul 12, 2019
    6
    Más de lo mismo, nada sorprendente canciones muy básicas solo 4 se salvan
  61. Charliecheck101
    Jul 12, 2019
    1
    Fair play to the artist, him and his team saw a global marketing opportunity and exploited it with features from genres such as hip hop, UK grime, Latin etc. which will make then a fortune. However it's so disappointing to see an artist who was a real raw talent that threw ideas out at frenetic pace within songs sacrifice his authenticity in order to appeal to a wider demographic to getFair play to the artist, him and his team saw a global marketing opportunity and exploited it with features from genres such as hip hop, UK grime, Latin etc. which will make then a fortune. However it's so disappointing to see an artist who was a real raw talent that threw ideas out at frenetic pace within songs sacrifice his authenticity in order to appeal to a wider demographic to get more streams much like an artist such as DJ Khaled (although hes always been **** terrible) This album was full of lacklustre and half baked ideas within songs, lazy production and chord progressions ,corny lyrics and flows, and somehow managed to make Travis Scott sound uninspired. It seems well crafted, off the cuff sounding songs from before such as Sing and You need me man i don't need you have been replaced with very surface level, shallow pop songs which appeal to the most basic of listeners with no self identity that end up latching onto the artist with the most clout.
    Best tracks: Hate to be 100% negative norman here but this album was unbearable from front to back apart from Dave's verse on nothing on you and J Hus on feels actually gave some energy. Worst tracks: Could choose most the album but the five worst tracks were: • Remeber the Name/ I don't care
    • Antisocial • Blow
    • Way to break my heart • 1000 nights    … Expand
  62. JH2020
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito, maravilhoso, majestoso e tudo de bom

    O Ed me surpreendeu com esse álbum, trouxe vários estilos diferentes e todos ficaram muito bons. Todas as parcerias funcionaram bem.

    Destaques: Antisocial, Cross Me e Remember The Name    … Expand
  63. Zx4aaE
    Jul 12, 2019
    8
    There's nothing too special about this album to talk about but most of the songs are pretty good, and it's pretty consistent in it's quality overall. That's all, really
  64. RDR
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    ARTE

    Icónico el patrón de la década. Todas sus colaboraciones fueron demasiado buenas. Se reinventó y nos dio otra biblia
  65. Pedroiuy
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum maravilhoso com vocais muito bom , mas as letras das músicas não conduz com a melodia .… Expand
  66. Hendralm
    Jul 12, 2019
    6
    Most the tracks of the album sounds the same. My ears cant fit with this album.
  67. takkenjong
    Jul 12, 2019
    8
    This album has Ed giving the world a masterclass in creation of pop hits. While this album isn't the most daring in his repertoire, it surely underlines his ability to provide us with a wide range of different musical styles. From rap to rock to pop, this album contains quite a few songs you won't forget anytime soon.
  68. halisolleon
    Jul 12, 2019
    9
    WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT HERE!

    No. 6 is his best music work since Multiply and I'm dying of joy and love for it.
    A really magnifique and fresh production with smart lyrics are just the old Sheeran awakening finally
    If Plus and No. 5 had a son, it'd be this trap pop masterpiece
  69. MateusAdriel
    Jul 12, 2019
    4
    Uma verdadeira bagunça sonora. O fato de ter tanta gente em um único álbum, coloca a capacidade do Ed Sheeran de fazer um bom álbum.
  70. darthyoda
    Jul 12, 2019
    8
    The album is actually pretty good. Although it does have a different sound than his older albums, but i guess that's the point, because as it says in the title it's a "collaborations project" not a sequel to his previous studio albums.
  71. NatSan
    Jul 12, 2019
    9
    Loved it !! for being different from what I was expecting, my favorite is antisocial
  72. Ihatetrashpop
    Jul 12, 2019
    0
    It's so **** bad wow. Ed Sheeran is the most generic artist to be this praised for his work. He brainwashes everyone into liking his shallow lyrics and music.
  73. eagleeyeviking
    Jul 12, 2019
    6
    "No. 6 Collaborations Project" is more experimental than "Divide", which works in its favour, although many songs still feel indifferent. Some collaborations, such as those with Khalid, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Stormzy, J Hus, and Chance the Rapper work, while others do not contribute much to improve the song or beat.
  74. arthurmedcraft
    Jul 12, 2019
    5
    It’s for sure not Ed’s best project. He didn’t make a wise choice on the artists that he brought on this album, there are some songs that on my particular experience, I thought were 3 different songs because one part had nothing to do with de other. On the other hand, there’s still some songs that can be considered good, South of the border is one of them, the mix between Ed and Camila wasIt’s for sure not Ed’s best project. He didn’t make a wise choice on the artists that he brought on this album, there are some songs that on my particular experience, I thought were 3 different songs because one part had nothing to do with de other. On the other hand, there’s still some songs that can be considered good, South of the border is one of them, the mix between Ed and Camila was just perfect, Best part of me as well. There’s plenty of medium songs, some really bad songs and some good songs. In the end, it’s a medium album. We can call it “experimental”.… Expand
  75. HeshamMashhour
    Jul 12, 2019
    2
    This is really one of the worst albums I’ve heard in a really long time. Ed has none of his old charm here and gravitates from sickeningly sweet to offensively bland.
  76. Jcanno
    Jul 12, 2019
    0
    The worst album possible. Just wait for lady gaga’s Next album to hear from a true artist because this was an embarrassing mess!!!
  77. IlanBrem
    Jul 12, 2019
    7
    Beautiful people 7.5/10 I like the beat, Ed and Khalid do a good job with it but nothing really stands out here.
    South of the Border 6/10 the beat is ok and so is Ed, Camilla serviceable and Cardi is good.
    Cross Me 7/10 the beat is really good, Ed is great here but PnB Rock is ok and so is Chance. Take Me Back to London 7.5/10 the beat and Ed are good and Stormzy is great. Best Part of    Beautiful people 7.5/10 I like the beat, Ed and Khalid do a good job with it but nothing really stands out here.
    South of the Border 6/10 the beat is ok and so is Ed, Camilla serviceable and Cardi is good.
    Cross Me 7/10 the beat is really good, Ed is great here but PnB Rock is ok and so is Chance.
    Take Me Back to London 7.5/10 the beat and Ed are good and Stormzy is great.
    Best Part of Me 5/10 it is good but it is really really slow, Ed and Yebba are ok but nothing more.
    I Don't Care 6.5/10 the beat is fine, Ed is ok and Justin is average.
    Antisocial 8/10 everything about this song is great, Ed and Travis do an amazing job with the beat.
    Remember The Name 8.5/10 the beat is really good, Ed is great and so is Eminem but the flow is weird at some parts, Fifty is really good but the his flow isn't as good as the other flows.
    Feels 6.5/10 the beat is good, Thug is fine, Ed is good and so is J Hus.
    Put It All on Me 7/10 the beat is ok, Ed is ok and Ella is great.
    Nothing On You 6.5/10 the beat is ok, Ed is good and both features are ok.
    I Don't Want Your Money 8/10 the beat and Ed are good and H.E.R is great.
    1000 Nights 7.5/10 the beat and Ed is Great, Meek Mill is really good and Boogie is good.
    Way To Break My Heart 7.5/10 the beat is great and Ed is good here.
    BLOW 8/10 the beat is really good and everyone is great here but the song is really out of place in this album.
    Overall 7.1 this is a really good album but most of the beats are to similar in my opinion.    … Expand
  78. phucbua116
    Jul 12, 2019
    7
    This album is okay, not particularly good but there's surely a big improvement since Divide

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#25 Most Discussed Album of 2019
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#28 Most Shared Album of 2019

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Jul 22, 2019
    60
    A cynic would call this hotchpotch of genres and guests a laser-guided exercise in streaming monopoly, a credibility-by-osmosis playlist primed for summer dominance. And that person would be 100% correct.
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  2. HipHopDX
    Jul 19, 2019
    50
    While there are plenty of people who are able to seamlessly blend their preferred musical genre with Hip Hop (Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker, Billy Ray Cyrus), Ed Sheeran isn’t one of them. And because he spent the whole album trying too hard, it falls flat, overall.
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  3. Consequence
    Jul 19, 2019
    25
    On this record, he’s taking a stab at, well, every genre. It doesn’t pay off, though, because this effort results in a sense of emptiness, an abyss of authenticity or real feeling. And that’s the problem: Despite writing “emotional” ballads for a huge part of his career, none of us really have any idea who Ed Sheeran is.
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