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The fifth, titledNo.
The easygoing rap-rock mix gave Sheerans songwriting legs.
Hes been running the charts on both sides of the Atlantic ever since.
5was a no-brainer idea Sheeran has resisted revisiting for years.
Returning to the concept of5for the newNo.
Matching Argentinian reggaeton star Paulo Londra and London rapper Dave on Nothing on You is a genius stroke.
Atlantas Young Thug and Londons J Hus make great sparring partners on Feels.
Honest, diaristic lyrics are Ed Sheerans blessing and his curse.
When he hits, you relate hard.
He gets creamed by a lot ofNo.
6s guests playing anchor while his friends catch waves.
6spotlights Sheerans versatility but also his limits.
In that respect,No.
6might be Ed Sheerans most ambitious, and in large part, most impressive full length to date.
(Its ironic that the cleverest path forward for him this year has been to revisit his own past.
Pop stars of this era hate to retrace steps.)
Is he coasting in a lucrative musical holding pattern, or is this all there is?
