Ed Sheeran has unleashed ‘Autumn Variations’ – his seventh album.
Led by the ‘American Town’ the album sees Sheeran reflect with some of his most personal tracks.
That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Autumn Variations.’
5. Punchline
Sheeran tackles the press and his past criticism, only asking for some breathing room in the process. Not vindictive, nor harsh, Sheeran is aware of his flaws and accepts them all the same.
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4. The Day I Was Born
Sheeran is not afraid to show his inspirations. On ‘The Day I Was Born,’ the singer channels a Billy Joel piano line in this standout tune.
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3. Midnight
One of the more upbeat tracks on ‘Autumn Variations,’ this song could have been ripped straight from Sheeran’s ‘Equals’ album with its bouncing production and impassion vocal performance.
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2. England
The second track on Sheeran’s album is an ode to his home country in the autumn country. Vivid details paint the way and Sheeran is some of his most descriptive on this must-hear song.
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1. Blue
Sheeran ditches the upbeat production of songs like ‘England’ and ‘Midnight’ for a stripped-back folk song called ‘Blue.’ Expert vocal layering and a gentle guitar guide the song as Sheeran returns to his true singer-songwriter state.
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