Hello ,
welcome to my new blog about music. Here I will review CDs , post playlists based on my mood and just talk about anything music. Today I will be sharing my thoughts on Ed Sheeran's recent CD, "X".( note: the songs with the *'s by them I don't have them on my computer but I'll come back to write their review later)
Track 1: One.
A soft sweet song with acoustic guitar and Ed singing in a high falsetto tone , very swoon worthy.
Track 2: I'm a mess
It's a bit more upbeat than the previous but the acoustic is still there which I really like.
Track 3:Sing
A catchy radio hit but a bit mainstream for my liking(haha I sound like a hipster). Talks about a fling at a party which is common for stereotypical pop song. I'll dance to it in my room but I won't find a way to relate to it.
Track4: Don't
A song that was written about Ellie Goulding and Niall Horan .It' the first song I heard from this album before I bought the CD. I like jamming out the this song but it doesn't have emotional value to me.
track 5: Nina *
Track 6 : Photograph
One of my absolute favorites. It's one of those songs that moves me to tears every time. It talks about the struggles of a long distance relationship. Makes me think about how it's going to be hard when I leave for university. The message I get is love isn't always easy but it's worth it. Favorite lines" Loving can heal, loving can mend your soul......and it's the only thing we take with us when we die".
Track 7: Blood stream*
Track 8: Tenerife sea
To me this song has a bit of a folk feel to it. I like the tambourine and drum in it. It's a cute love song
track 9:Run away*
Track 10: the man
I this is the first time I really heard Ed Sheeran rap and I though he was good. He's no Emminem but he has skills. Fave line is " Success is nothing if you have no one there left to share it with".
Track 11: Thinking out loud
Another one of my favorite songs on here and the music video is just as good. Who knew Ed could dance like that !? It's one of those songs that make you dream about happily ever after ( I'm not talking jumping on a horse with a prince and ridding off into the sunset towards the castle you'll be living in) . The really happily ever after where you love someone and grow old together. "cause honey your soul could never grow old, it's evergreen" favorite line. One of the few songs they play on the pop radio stations that I don't get tired of.
Track 12:afire love
This song is a bit sad but still a pretty song. The piano is a nice touch to it. I got excited when I heard the violin at the end because violin makes any song better.
track 13:take it back
I like the flow of this one. The guitar gives it a good beat. More rap but it's like poetry to me. The chorus is the only part sung and it seems soulful.
track 14: shirt sleeve
This song didn't really stick out to me. But I think the line "when salted tears run dry I'll wipe my shirt sleeve under your eyes" really shows his caring nature.
track 15: even my dad sometimes
the main instrument is piano and that is unique to this album. It feels like a lullaby to me ( Just the music, not really the lyric).
Track 16: I see fire
I like the accapella beginning and this is one of the few songs that aren't about love. It adds a little variety.
Track 17: All the stars
I think this song perfectly describes "the fault in our stars". I haven't even heard the sound track for TFIOS but I knew right away this song is on it. It's an easy going song and I like it.
Overall , I really like this album and Ed Sheeran. I like how his british accent comes through when he sings. There are songs show his rebellious side and others that show his sweet sensitive side. It proves you can't just label him. some of the songs are similar but they all have their own story . That's what I love about music.
Rock on.
-Adorkable Darling
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