"÷" (pronounced Divide) is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It is set to be released in 2017. The album was preceded by two singles, Shape of You and Castle on the Hill.
Background and release
On 13 December 2016, after a year long hiatus and social media break, Sheeran tweeted a picture and changed his twitter, Facebook and instagram to a light blue, which his friends is guessing hat it was implying the new album title name. On 1 January 2017, Sheeran uploaded a video on social media websites which shows him holding a paper written "New Song Coming Friday", and entails that the first album single from his upcoming new album will be available at 6 January 2017. [1] The album is set to be released later in 2017. He later confirmed the title of the album through his Twitter account on January 5, 2017. The album is set to be released on March 3, 2017.
Singles
- Sheeran released two singles on January 6, 2017, titled Shape of You and Castle on the Hill. Lyric videos for both songs were released on Sheeran's YouTube channel on the same day.
Critical Reception
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Commercial Performance
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Tracklist
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eraser" | |||
| 2. | "Castle on the Hill" | Ed Sheeran, Benjamin Levin | Sheeran, Benny Blanco | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Dive" | |||
| 4. | "Shape of You" | Sheeran, Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid | Mac, McDaid | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Perfect" | |||
| 6. | "Galway Girl" | |||
| 7. | "Happier" | |||
| 8. | "Hearts Don't Break Around Here" | |||
| 9. | "New Man" | |||
| 10. | "What Do I Know?" | |||
| 11. | "How Would You Feel (Paean)" | |||
| 12. | "Supermarket Flowers" |
Deluxe Edition
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Barcelona" | |||
| 14. | "Bibia Be Ye Ye" | |||
| 15. | "Nancy Mulligan | |||
| 16. | "Save Myself" |