X
by Ed Sheeran
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2014
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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 381 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 292 out of 381
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 381
  3. Negative: 62 out of 381
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  1. Jerbinrg
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    This album contain very simple lyrics and very deep music synchronisation .
  2. skylecrawling
    May 22, 2023
    2
    esse é o trabalho mais ou menos dele, os primeiros sempre são assim mas ainda não me convenceu
  3. timetraveler136
    May 6, 2023
    10
    His best album, nothing is ever gonna top this album, nothing.
    While the stories told in the album and the lyrics are very reminiscing of + at the same time the production takes it to a next level. This album proved that Ed could easily slip into pop and come on top. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, starting slow with One but quickly changing the pace with I'm a Mess, Sing and Don't.    His best album, nothing is ever gonna top this album, nothing.
    While the stories told in the album and the lyrics are very reminiscing of + at the same time the production takes it to a next level. This album proved that Ed could easily slip into pop and come on top. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, starting slow with One but quickly changing the pace with I'm a Mess, Sing and Don't. Funnily enough I think the hits from this album are the weaker songs in the track list (maybe I'm a bit influenced by people playing it all the time that I've grown out of loving these songs), that's how good it is.

    It's hard to mention my favorite songs because I would just list the majority of the songs so I will just mention that a key song for me from this album is Bloodstream.    … Expand
  4. LuissDt
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    X could be Ed Sheeran's best album with good and loving songs that don't get corny, excellent work Ed
  5. earlgreyrelief
    Nov 19, 2021
    5
    Good production, but the lyrics and vocal to mediocre. There are several good songs in this album, but the other track it's just a regular goods track.
  6. mariahsheeran
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    My favorite Ed Sheeran album! Think Out Loud, I See Fire, Photograph, Sing and Nina are a must!
  7. Solenemeira
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Álbum da carreira sim, ed entregou tudo que um artista teve ter ! MEMORÁVEL!, as letras são lindas e a melodia inesquecível.
  8. poptartlet
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    'Multiply 'X'' Another great album by Ed Sheeran and deserved to win a Grammy for Song of the year for 'Thinking Out Loud. Plenty of catchy tunes, along with the usual deep cuts
  9. Cristiana49
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    This is one of those albums that defines a year in music, maybe a decade or a generation even. It’s not even that it was just good music, it’s that everyone knows the songs and we’d probably all be able to say we can tolerate at least one song on the album. The singles were great ; Sing, Photograph and Thinking Out loud, and they’re still played on the radio often even 6 years later. ThisThis is one of those albums that defines a year in music, maybe a decade or a generation even. It’s not even that it was just good music, it’s that everyone knows the songs and we’d probably all be able to say we can tolerate at least one song on the album. The singles were great ; Sing, Photograph and Thinking Out loud, and they’re still played on the radio often even 6 years later. This is in my opinion, one of Ed’s best albums… Expand
  10. Comingtotank
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    One of his best works, really glad Ed has done something new and different after his debut album
  11. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    x by Ed Sheeran: 8.26

    One: 0.75 I’m a Mess: 1 Sing: 1 :) Don’t: 1 :) Nina: 1 :) Photograph: 1 :) Bloodstream: 1 Tenerife Sea: 1 Runaway: 1 :) The Man: 0.5 Thinking Out Loud: 1 Afire Love: 1 :) Take It Back: 1 :) Shirtsleeves: 1 Even My Dad Does Sometimes: 0.75 I See Fire: 0.75 All of the Stars: 1 :) English Rose: 1 Touch and Go: 1 :) New York: 1 Make It Rain: 0.5    x by Ed Sheeran: 8.26

    One: 0.75
    I’m a Mess: 1
    Sing: 1 :)
    Don’t: 1 :)
    Nina: 1 :)
    Photograph: 1 :)
    Bloodstream: 1
    Tenerife Sea: 1
    Runaway: 1 :)
    The Man: 0.5
    Thinking Out Loud: 1
    Afire Love: 1 :)
    Take It Back: 1 :)
    Shirtsleeves: 1
    Even My Dad Does Sometimes: 0.75
    I See Fire: 0.75
    All of the Stars: 1 :)
    English Rose: 1
    Touch and Go: 1 :)
    New York: 1
    Make It Rain: 0.5
    Lay It All on Me: 0.75

    20/22 ~ .909 -> 8.26

    Honestly, I was really impressed by Ed Sheeran’s sophomore album, x. It’s an improvement over + with its more diverse music while still retaining Sheeran’s gift of lyric writing. While this problem is lesser here as it was in his previous work, some of Sheeran’s songs in x still sound a little similar. Further, I like how Sheeran keeps his profanity bleeps musical, but it gets annoying how often he uses the same type of bleep. I almost would have preferred if he kept that language in his song Don’t, since I feel like it would be deserved in that context, as Sheeran feels really angry about lost love and how she treated him poorly. There are so many beautiful songs on Multiply, but the standout to me is Photograph, which could not have been a better song and it is one of my absolute favorites of all time. Ed Sheeran obviously took a lot of time and effort working on x, and it really paid off. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves great music. Highlights: I’m a Mess, Sing, Don’t, Photograph, Bloodstream, Tenerife Sea, Thinking Out Loud, Afire Love, Shirtsleeves, All of the Stars, English Rose, Touch and Go, and New York.    … Expand
  12. SleepyBear07
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    I thing this album is beautiful. The album cover is simple, but good. The album is full of non-stressing songs, such as Photograph. This is my favourite song of the album. I put this album a 9 because I think this album isn't perfect, like more others, but it's nearly a very good album, one of my favourite ones.
  13. cipriano
    Feb 14, 2020
    6
    Ed Sheeran has everything to prove in his artist what he should be and presents on his tour, but he fails once again. The album is good, but we know that this may sound and be much better cohesive, which leaves the question of: live is good but its studio version sounds something bad. Needs to be better channeled.
  14. gii
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeito e não choca, melhor álbum do ed e só minha opinião importa. artista de vdd faz assim mores… Expand
  15. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    6
    The album is well paced with a handful of good tracks, plus some of the decade's classic ballads like Thinking Out Loud. I wouldn't consider this thing anything special, but it avoids any massive pitfalls that plague most pop records with a few terrific tracks to boot.
  16. TiagoX
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    This is for such best album Ed could have done in his carrier, every song has its own special rhythm and lyrics.
  17. alexc4761
    Jul 6, 2018
    6
    For a pop album, X is really well done. Almost all of the songs are catchy and have some deep lyrics. "Don't" and "Sing" are special, but they are the only upbeat songs of the album. Most of the other songs are slow, sad love songs and sound very similar to each other. Still, there is great passion in Sheeran's voice, and this album is okay.
  18. TheCriticReview
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    Such an amazing album full of great songs. Ed is proving more and more how amazing and talented he is. I´m obsessed with "Shirtsleeves" and "Even my dad does sometimes", the lyrics are really good.
  19. sosa1799
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    This album was a massive improvement over the already-good debut album +. While acoustic ballads like One, I’m a Mess and Tenerife Sea are still here (all of which are very good), Sheeran expands his sounds, including hip-hop, R&B and even a Justin Timberlake-esque club song. There is not a single weak spot on the album, even the deluxe version doesn’t contain a bad song. HighlightsThis album was a massive improvement over the already-good debut album +. While acoustic ballads like One, I’m a Mess and Tenerife Sea are still here (all of which are very good), Sheeran expands his sounds, including hip-hop, R&B and even a Justin Timberlake-esque club song. There is not a single weak spot on the album, even the deluxe version doesn’t contain a bad song. Highlights include Don’t, Nina, Bloodstream, Afire Love and the timeless instant-classic Photograph. If you haven’t given this album a listen yet, you have been missing out on one of the best albums of the decade.… Expand
  20. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    His 2nd best album (behind Divide). "Thinking Out Loud" & "Photograph" are truly masterpieces. You can listen just every song on this album. There is also catchy songs like "Sing" and "Don't"
  21. NETMUSIC
    Jun 18, 2017
    1
    Rubbish. Don't like any of it apart from one song. Pharrell is the only good thing on Sing. Why Why why did her make this

    Best Song(s):
    I See Fire

    Worst Song(s):
    Don't
    Sing
  22. DogOfWars
    Jun 7, 2017
    8
    Ed Sheeran´s "X" does not fully match (but comes very close to) it´s phenomenal predecessor, but it still manages to be an outstanding album and a lyrical powerhouse to any fans who enjoyed the last album. Ed Sheeran is at the top of his game in songs like "Bloodstream" and "I´m a Mess" (my personal favorite). Meanwhile, his romantic persona that made him great is displayed in tracks suchEd Sheeran´s "X" does not fully match (but comes very close to) it´s phenomenal predecessor, but it still manages to be an outstanding album and a lyrical powerhouse to any fans who enjoyed the last album. Ed Sheeran is at the top of his game in songs like "Bloodstream" and "I´m a Mess" (my personal favorite). Meanwhile, his romantic persona that made him great is displayed in tracks such as "Tenerife Sea" and "Thinking Out Loud¨".

    Overall, "X" is a fantastic album and a welcome addition to Ed Sheeran´s library of sound.    … Expand
  23. paolo2587
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Ed's songwriting skills and voice are great ( and he's just sooo young). I discovered this album thanks to the song " Sing" which is amazing, but, after listening to the whole thing, I can't decide which song is my favourite one.
  24. noah_milanovi
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The album is great, Ed's voice is great, the lyrics are beautiful and so are the songs. I think this is better then + and it blew me away......................................................
  25. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    3
    thinking out loud is a good song but i can't stand the personality ed conveys here- it's simultaneously pretentious and childish, the kind of tongue-in-cheek songwriting that doesn't let listeners in on the joke, and comes off as shallow in its simpleness. it doesn't help that i don't like like half of the songs here, either.
  26. Noeyz
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    I love this album more than +
    X is so sold and much variable ..Soul ballad ,Rap and Pop .I like it especially Thinking out loud and Tenerife sea.
    Ed is great songwriter who is good at melody and songwrting
  27. Dallasboi1992
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    For his sophomore album, Ed Sheeran released a diverse and incredible album ranging from strong ballads in Afire Love and Thinking Out Loud to urban hits like Sing and Don't. Every last song in Multiply is a big success.
  28. diegonelli
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    Beautiful album. Ed is the one of the few artists that can impress you with only his voice and a guitar. X don't have catchy songs, but it's still very popular!
  29. scidr1
    Aug 5, 2015
    7
    For me this album was very polar, as many tracks were excellent yet a few fell short. Unfortunately, the album didn't feel like a well planned and constructed album, but more of a collection of songs, as very few of them seemed to gel together. However, there are excellent tracks in the beginning and the middle, but fall short at the end, especially My Dad Does Sometimes and Shirtsleeves.For me this album was very polar, as many tracks were excellent yet a few fell short. Unfortunately, the album didn't feel like a well planned and constructed album, but more of a collection of songs, as very few of them seemed to gel together. However, there are excellent tracks in the beginning and the middle, but fall short at the end, especially My Dad Does Sometimes and Shirtsleeves. My favorite track was I See Fire. Despite it's flaws it was still a very good album, and is definitely worth a listen to.… Expand
  30. DAHN
    Jul 29, 2015
    7
    An album that has good music and bad music for Ed Sheeran , I expected more ... An album can not be formed only 3 or 4 hits, he has to have at least 12 or 13. I give 70 , median .
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. PopMatters
    Jul 28, 2014
    60
    The album is good that’s for sure; Sheeran is too talented to deliver a sub par album. It suffers in terms of consistency.
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  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jul 14, 2014
    40
    Charmless kiss-offs (“Don’t”) and sappy sentiments (“People Fall in Love in Mysterious Ways”) dominate otherwise, landing with the thud of the authentically uninspiring.
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 1, 2014
    40
    X is a vapid and overly confident album that feels more like regression than progression for Ed Sheeran's indie folk sound.
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