Divide
by Ed Sheeran
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2017
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  1. daviduwuxd
    Jan 23, 2018
    0
    really this music is fashion and is very basic and also the artist is pure fashion of 2017 its music does not have much potential but the only one that was fashionable and had success because people liked it obio is the song shape of you and perfect really his other songs are not good
  2. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    0
    This album is TRASH. it baffles me how anyone can like this mess! There's NOTHING good about this garbage.
  3. MatheusALE
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Divide soa como algo a brusco, capaz de trazer duvidas e certezas, assim e um bom Álbum. Dive , Perfect ,Galway Girl, são os ponto alto do disco, não podendo deixar de fora a balada How Would You Feel (Paean).
  4. kalasyn
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    I'm a big fan of Sheeran and loved X so I was going into this with high expectations, and for the most part they were met. While I'm not a huge fan of the ballads on this album (Dive, Perfect, How Would You Feel), I loved some of the other sounds he threw on here, particularly Barcelona and Castle on the Hill. Eraser feels like it could have been on X, while Bibia Ye Ye is clearlyI'm a big fan of Sheeran and loved X so I was going into this with high expectations, and for the most part they were met. While I'm not a huge fan of the ballads on this album (Dive, Perfect, How Would You Feel), I loved some of the other sounds he threw on here, particularly Barcelona and Castle on the Hill. Eraser feels like it could have been on X, while Bibia Ye Ye is clearly something new. The album feels a little all over the place—though I think that's the point of the "divide" theme. It will be interesting to see if this album stays in my listening rotation as long as X did.… Expand
  5. MrMrianit500
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    It is quite a step away from what his previous albums have been like but at the same time he has gone back to his the types of songs he did previous year like 'Eraser' having that very British rapping that had on songs like 'Don't and 'You Know Me, But I Don't Know You'.

    You can tell that this album is very cultured due to the production of songs on this album like 'Galway Girl' and    It is quite a step away from what his previous albums have been like but at the same time he has gone back to his the types of songs he did previous year like 'Eraser' having that very British rapping that had on songs like 'Don't and 'You Know Me, But I Don't Know You'.

    You can tell that this album is very cultured due to the production of songs on this album like 'Galway Girl' and 'Nancy Mulligan' which is very Irish since he collaborated with Irish trad/folk group, Beoga and 'Barcelona' a very uptempo track about the city itself and being free in it.

    Judging by some songs on the album it is clear that this is quite an emotional album with songs like 'Dive' and 'Save Myself' translating Sheeran's raw emotion to not be led on by someone in 'Dive' and not being taken for granted by other people and look after yourself.

    Overall, this album is really good, with standout tracks that you relate to like 'Save Myself' and 'What Do I Know?' the good old dance song like 'Shape of You', 'Barcelona' and 'Galway Girl'.

    Favourite Songs: 'Galway Girl', 'What Do I Know?', 'Dive', 'Save Myself', 'Shape Of You','Nancy Mulligan'
    Worst Songs: 'How Would You Feel (Paean)', 'Supermarket Flowers', Hearts Don't Break Around Here'    … Expand
  6. john1803
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    Good album. Beautiful lyrics, excellent production, the only bad track of this album is Shape Of You. Ed is proving that he is one of the best mainstream songwriters in the game right now.
  7. noah_milanovi
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    the album is great and is in my opinion the best album of the year. the lyrics in the songs are beautiful. the production is really good and it includes different vibes and tunes we never heard from Ed before.
  8. BlogCritic123
    Mar 6, 2017
    7
    A Good record. Nothing overly special but enough to enjoy. Sheeran can sing well. Decent production. Not much to say but it is overall satisfying enough.
  9. punongbayankyle
    Mar 5, 2017
    7
    Rated it 7 out of 10. It has some of the best songs Ed has made on his whole career at the moment and his diversity is shown here. He entered the Irish influence in the mainstream industry and exposed it. Took some risks and it did surprisingly well. The album is great but x still stands out.

    Loving it though! :) Hear it now!
  10. iamluiz
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This is his best album thus far. Lots of great songs. People giving it bad notes don't recognize Ed's amazing talent. I hope it wins lots and lots of Grammys.
  11. dave40
    Aug 20, 2018
    3
    This cheap pop-folk album did not deserve grammy Rainbow was so much better and Shape of You was the worst song of 2017 along with D-E-S-P-A-S-H-I-T-O
  12. MR_headphones
    Jun 18, 2017
    4
    i like edd

    eraser: 5/10 i can't think of anything but gingers are the future of hip hop castle on the hill: 5/10 there's just something i don't like but i don't know dive: 3/10 boring shape of you: 2/10 perfect: 4/10 boring galway girl: 8/10 i really like this song but i can't think of anything to say happier: 4/10 boring new man: 4/10 way too full. that makes no sense hearts    i like edd

    eraser: 5/10 i can't think of anything but gingers are the future of hip hop
    castle on the hill: 5/10 there's just something i don't like but i don't know
    dive: 3/10 boring
    shape of you: 2/10
    perfect: 4/10 boring
    galway girl: 8/10 i really like this song but i can't think of anything to say
    happier: 4/10 boring
    new man: 4/10 way too full. that makes no sense
    hearts don't break around here: 4/10 boring
    what do i know: 6/10 idk
    how whould you feel: 4/10 boring
    supermarket flowers: 4/10 boring but sweet
    barcelona: 4/10 it's just nothing
    bibia be ye ye: 5/10 that guitar doesn't work
    nancy mulligan: 4/10 nothing to talk about
    save myself: 4/10 boring

    there's just nothing to latch on to here

    light 4    … Expand
  13. maydaysizzy
    Jan 12, 2018
    2
    Generic trash to be honest. The Ed Sheeran from Plus is gone. Shape of You is a terrible over-played song (the lyrics are the worst part of the song), Galway Girl is utterly annoying with its failure to implement folk into his style. Perfect is a cliche ballad with no substance. I can go on and on. The only song I like is Castle on The Hill. Its clear Sheeran set his eyes on commercialGeneric trash to be honest. The Ed Sheeran from Plus is gone. Shape of You is a terrible over-played song (the lyrics are the worst part of the song), Galway Girl is utterly annoying with its failure to implement folk into his style. Perfect is a cliche ballad with no substance. I can go on and on. The only song I like is Castle on The Hill. Its clear Sheeran set his eyes on commercial success rather than musical quality on Plus.… Expand
  14. JoanneGrant
    Jun 29, 2018
    1
    This album is totally garbage. When "Castle On The Hill" was out, I thought this would be a good album until I heard all of the tracks, I was poisoned, this album is the worst of the music industry along with Memories... Do Not Open by The Chainsmokers. I think Ed should retire and never make music again
    The only good song from the album was "Castle On The Hill"
  15. alexc4761
    Jul 6, 2018
    2
    Divide is rather disappointing. Looking at Sheeran's other songs, it shows creativity, passion, and his inner emotions. Divide shows almost none of it. Besides "Save Myself" and "Supermarket Flowers", Divide is just Sheeran just giving in because of his fame. Majority of his songs in Divide just become unplayable after a few listen, because of how annoying they can be. He clearly thoughtDivide is rather disappointing. Looking at Sheeran's other songs, it shows creativity, passion, and his inner emotions. Divide shows almost none of it. Besides "Save Myself" and "Supermarket Flowers", Divide is just Sheeran just giving in because of his fame. Majority of his songs in Divide just become unplayable after a few listen, because of how annoying they can be. He clearly thought of radio airplay while writing this album, and his love songs are bland because of that. "Happier" tries to be as genuine as "The A Team" and "Thinking Out Loud", but it overall fails. It's just disappointing.… Expand
  16. ThankUSweetener
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    Very awful, disgusting and flopping album without conception. These albums must be destroyed.
  17. tekstel
    Sep 4, 2019
    0
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  18. jimmynecco
    Sep 2, 2019
    1
    Álbum péssimo e sem personalidade, não me conformo do Ed ter decaído tanto. Decepcionado
  19. bonjourxz
    Jan 19, 2020
    0
    Ed Sheeran é um artista medíocre com músicas genéricas, não tem incremento e inovações em composições, instrumentais ou sequer relevância no cenário musical. Não só o 'Divide' - seus outros 2 álbuns ' mostram como ele só patina no mesmo lugar com sua arte e como ele não impressiona ninguém, o que torna suas músicas extremamente chatas e que parecem tudo a mesma coisa. PAREM DE DAR PALCOEd Sheeran é um artista medíocre com músicas genéricas, não tem incremento e inovações em composições, instrumentais ou sequer relevância no cenário musical. Não só o 'Divide' - seus outros 2 álbuns ' mostram como ele só patina no mesmo lugar com sua arte e como ele não impressiona ninguém, o que torna suas músicas extremamente chatas e que parecem tudo a mesma coisa. PAREM DE DAR PALCO PARA ARTISTAS RUINS… Expand
  20. cipriano
    Feb 7, 2020
    3
    I was hoping an album with quality is totally audible, but I was wrong. The album is totally flawed, it's not something that comes to be terrible, but bad. Hearing this, I could understand the kind of general sound he was aiming for, but he couldn't create compelling songs to achieve that vision, and create songs that are so-cohesive. There's a lack of focus.
  21. clei
    Nov 14, 2017
    4
    Such a horrible album. But I'm not surprised at all, his previous work is bad as well, only generic songs. I would call this pop trash, because that's what it is.
  22. ultimatepalmtre
    Nov 28, 2017
    6
    Some great songs on here, but the more I listen to it the more I realise that it was just a quick money ploy. The great songs triumph and the bad ones fall in comparison. It's a massive shame considering the quality of his previous album 'X'. However, this is still a good album with mainly the first 4 singles as well as Erazer, Dive and New Man.
  23. Deivide
    Nov 27, 2017
    7
    Album Of The Year... Melhor e mais completo álbum do Ed Sheeran!Sheeran voltou cheio de ambição e ÷ (Divide) é o resultado de alguém que se esforçou para impressionar.
  24. stgrunu
    Apr 4, 2018
    7
    It's a good pop album but it's nothing to write home about. It has some great songs that were ruined by radio play.
  25. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    7
    While still the same of Ed Sheeran, Divide is packed with pop gems like "Shape of You" and "Galway Girl" and is likely to boost Sheeran even farther into mainstream superiority.

    It seems Adele and The Weeknd have influenced Sheeran by keeping their latest releases the same style.
  26. artur_azevedo
    Jun 5, 2019
    4
    With little exceptions, Divide fails to deliver freshness, as it can bore anyone who's not Ed's fan with it's repetitive themes and vocals, plus sounding very generic and formulaic if compared both with what's been popular for the last decade and with what Sheeran has put out over the years. His writing has no ambition whatsoever, lacking innovation, complexity or even an enjoyableWith little exceptions, Divide fails to deliver freshness, as it can bore anyone who's not Ed's fan with it's repetitive themes and vocals, plus sounding very generic and formulaic if compared both with what's been popular for the last decade and with what Sheeran has put out over the years. His writing has no ambition whatsoever, lacking innovation, complexity or even an enjoyable simplicity. If you listen to some songs separately they might not sound that bad, but going through the whole thing is just a painful, seemingly endless take.… Expand
  27. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    6
    An album that has aged very poorly in my opinion. It's flawed, overplayed and obnoxiously trite, but I will give it a 6 due to the handful of good tracks and the eclectic path Sheeran chose to attempt here. Still one of the better pop records.
  28. BHay
    May 12, 2017
    5
    I hate to say it because I am a huge Ed fan, but this album disappointed me. It sounds like he just put the most successful sounds from his last album and put them in a blender for this one. By far the most generic of his work, nothing new or exciting. Very pleasant music, but nothing special.
  29. diamandiss
    Feb 26, 2018
    8
    Não sei pq o Ed Sheeran recebe tanto hate desnecessário, ele possui ótimas músicas nesse álbum como Supermarket Flowers, Dive e Perfect.
  30. mynameisfrenz
    Aug 31, 2017
    6
    This album is not impressive like others. It's full of common lyrics and mainstream pop songs. Without personality, this album is so distant from the past two. Some tracks reminds to soul music, others to Irish music, others to alternative rock. But it's a generic pop album with some good songs (Happier, Castle On The Hill and Dive).
  31. minhtri
    Feb 7, 2018
    7
    Every song in his album is very beautiful but so basic and traditional. Perfect, Shape of you is the soul of the album.
  32. prestonhung
    Jul 6, 2019
    4
    'Divide' can be described with three words - simple, plain, dull. Although sometimes sentimental and fun, "Shape Of You" is a super redundant and annoying track, not because it is played nonstop on the radio, but because of how uncomfortable and intolerable the lyrics and melody are. Most of the tracks on this album are basically filler tracks. Just like Imagine Dragon's 'EVOLVE', both'Divide' can be described with three words - simple, plain, dull. Although sometimes sentimental and fun, "Shape Of You" is a super redundant and annoying track, not because it is played nonstop on the radio, but because of how uncomfortable and intolerable the lyrics and melody are. Most of the tracks on this album are basically filler tracks. Just like Imagine Dragon's 'EVOLVE', both albums are not a bit experimental and interesting, just two plain old albums waiting to be sold.
    Strongest Tracks: "Castle On The Hill", "Perfect", "Galway Girl", "Happier", "Supermarket Flowers"
    Weakest Tracks: the rest of them, especially "Shape Of You"!    … Expand
  33. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    4
    The album followed the basic and generic Ed Sheeran, we have no developments or anything new that can surprise us or even improve this new album vision. I do not say it was a tragedy, but it would be like listening to the previous albums. A little bit and very disappointing.
  34. raphaeldias21
    May 30, 2018
    7
    Loved some of the tracks like "DIve", "Supermarket Flowers" and "Save Myself" but there are some songs that are kind of bleh like "Barcelona" for example.
  35. Alessio99
    Jun 27, 2018
    4
    Had to listen to this album a few times over to realise that it was a step backwards for Ed. A shame tbh but we still have + and Multiply.
  36. pauldiam
    Jun 24, 2018
    4
    Unoriginal, uninspiring, nothing special and definitely overrated. There are a few good moments but this is getting too much buzz and success without a valid reason. Didn't deserve the Grammy award too but i guess Grammys recognise the commercial performance rather than the quality.
  37. PlugInBaby
    Feb 7, 2020
    6
    Very overhated IMO. Not as great as his first two (and I hate Shape of You), but some tracks such as DIve and New Man are great
  38. Leoxtreme
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum dele, as influências de Folk trouxeram algo diferente para o pop de 2017. Sem dúvidas um dos álbuns da década.
  39. Zulebule
    Jan 29, 2021
    1
    This album is full of annoyed song that I hate every time I listen to it on the radio girl bye
  40. MARTINCARDENAS
    Nov 3, 2021
    6
    I would say that it is an average album that does not surprise much, there are several songs that save it as "Perfect" and "Shape of you" & Nancy Mulligan ". But" Bibia Be Ye Ye "is the most irritating song of the abum...
  41. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    This album is a little bit cheesy, mediocre and boring. It is not inspiring or impressive at all. I used to really like this album but after I listened to all the songs in this album, it turns me down. It is not a good album at all. I think that "Happier" and "Perfect" are actually best songs on this album that I have listened. These songs are full of love and feelings and they make meThis album is a little bit cheesy, mediocre and boring. It is not inspiring or impressive at all. I used to really like this album but after I listened to all the songs in this album, it turns me down. It is not a good album at all. I think that "Happier" and "Perfect" are actually best songs on this album that I have listened. These songs are full of love and feelings and they make me feel emotional. I love these songs and I think that Ed did a very good job writing these songs. "Castle on the Hill" is also a good song. "Shape of You", in my opinion, is overrated. It has catchy beats, but the lyrics and the music video, is weird and cringe. It has repetitive lyrics, not very meaningful. Most of the songs on this album are cheesy and they sound like they are written for kids or cartoons.… Expand
  42. J4u2004
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dope He Tried a whole new variety and guess what ? He delivered a banger.........:People just hate that he is overrated......Well that’s success… Expand
  43. poptartlet
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Another great album by Ed Sheeran and deserved to win a Grammy for best pop album. Plenty of catchy tunes, along with the usual deep cuts
  44. CarLoL
    Oct 7, 2020
    1
    Ed Sheeran merece 300 grammys por fazer um álbum tão datado,genérico e básico assim,As mesmas baladas horríveis algumas canções legais mas super enjoativas.
    Algumas músicas parecem demos descartadas para o One Direction no começo da carreiras.
    Resumindo com três palavras esse álbum é Chato,Genérico e Datado.
  45. ariangelfan
    Sep 19, 2022
    5
    a voz dele é gostosinha de escutar porém com o passar do tempo fica enjoativo, já gostei muito desse álbum um tempo atrás, hoje em dia não consigo mais escutar.
  46. Braydenoiler
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ed sheeren best album ever 2017 was a great year for himgggggggvhbvbvbbbvbbbbb… Expand
  47. phamhung211001
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Bien que cet album soit surfait, mais pas assez pour que les gens autour de lui disent que c'est une poubelle, il a toujours ses propres bons points, et bien sûr, beaucoup mieux que la carrière de Justin Beiber.
  48. theycallmevaz
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Great album, with irish and british mixed songs, a lot of hits, songs with personal lyrics, it shouldn't be so massacred by the critic
  49. mariahsheeran
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    Just two words: Absolutely perfect! It's a complete album with amazing songs. Supermarket Flowers, Perfect, Shape of You, Barcelona, Galway Girl, Save Myself, Nancy Mulligan and Happier are a must!
  50. LuissDt
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    Divide is not that fantastic but I must admit that it does have good iconic songs but as an album it leaves a little to be done
  51. RomiIsaiah
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    Good album with position vibes, heartbreak tubes and loving up making it sound like a shuffle playlist but at the end it makes you good tune
  52. earlgreyrelief
    Nov 19, 2021
    4
    I've always admired Ed's talent for composing, but this album seems composed for a mediocre band or wedding singer. He's good but too overrated.
  53. skylecrawling
    May 22, 2023
    0
    como pode ele nunca entrega uma coisa boa, realmente voz ele tem mas pra álbum é péssimo o talento
  54. JoshuaTMN
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Damn beautiful album....... Awesome songs like hearts don't break around here, eraser, what do I know..... Possibly the best Ed Sheeran album
  55. SebastianK95
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    amazing album! the initial singles were followed up by some great tracks in the album too...
  56. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    3
    a collection of my least favourite radio tracks. nothing particularly revolutionary. it was - somewhat - fun, however, to see how the singles exploded.
  57. Jerbinrg
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    A new world from Ed Sheeran.The songs music and lyrics are perfectly synchronise with the mood .
  58. Maria_isachaves
    Sep 3, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s not my favorite album however it clearly sounds good to majority of people I know. Sheeran has been creative with an mix of music styles as seen in multiply (e.g., don’t, thinking out loud, bloodstream, etc) but divide takes an interesting path within same style, problaby leaning towards something less romantic, thought I not sure. To finish it’s hard to deny that “Dive” looks like a bored version of the Thinking out loud and Happier a version of the Stay With Me by Sam Smith.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. PopMatters
    Mar 16, 2017
    50
    At best, we have a middling collection of songs that are going to sound great in a packed arena. At worst, it’s a pretty significant step back from X, and once the initial novelty of its release wears off, it’s unlikely to enjoy the popular acclaim or the longevity of its predecessor.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Mar 14, 2017
    60
    Listening to this third LP, you wonder if some of the good ones slipped through the cracks. [May 2017, p.102]
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Mar 10, 2017
    70
    As calculating as Sheeran can seem here, he understands there’s a fine line between universal and generic, which is why he gives his songs the idiosyncratic touches they need to stand out.
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