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. 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
  3. 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
  4. mariahsheeran
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    My favorite Ed Sheeran album! Think Out Loud, I See Fire, Photograph, Sing and Nina are a must!
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Comingtotank
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    One of his best works, really glad Ed has done something new and different after his debut album
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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"
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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......................................................
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. 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 .
  24. cryhardhumor
    Jul 18, 2015
    8
    As an album the sudden changes between fun party songs and slow emotional love songs can be a rough, but each of the songs on their own are good enough to make the album and enjoyable success.
  25. Boatfromthesea
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    It is the perfect album, as a huge Ed sheeran fun. Very emotional, meaningful lyrics, i mean, it is just perfect, all songs in the album are great. this is included Thinking out loud which is very famous
  26. JohnKristofer
    May 27, 2015
    8
    A Brilliant album by Ed Sheeran. Ed Sheeran is a great singer/song-writer and the album is also great.Hope he will continue to do his work well and create wonderful songs rather than a song about how sexy they are or how big her butt is.
  27. biancaflark
    Jan 6, 2015
    10
    Multiply is one album you can hear thousands of times without having to skip some music, because all aparesentam an amazing and good content to listen. It really is a wonderful album
  28. canoeingrox
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Ed Sheeran has finally made a breakthrough. While + was a bland album (though littered with some fantastic singles), x achieves consistency in quality. Less 'Nina' and 'The Man', every other song is excellent. In particular, Sheeran's falsetto hits your ears in all the right places in 'One' and 'Photograph', while 'I'm A Mess' and 'Bloodstream' crescendoes beautifully. 'Sing' and 'Don't'Ed Sheeran has finally made a breakthrough. While + was a bland album (though littered with some fantastic singles), x achieves consistency in quality. Less 'Nina' and 'The Man', every other song is excellent. In particular, Sheeran's falsetto hits your ears in all the right places in 'One' and 'Photograph', while 'I'm A Mess' and 'Bloodstream' crescendoes beautifully. 'Sing' and 'Don't' provide fun, upbeat party hits, while 'Tenerife Sea' provides for a soothing emotional listen. The best song here is undoubtedly 'Thinking Out Loud', showcasing Sheeran's superb vocal quality and lyric mastery. It is no wonder Sheeran received an Album of the Year Grammy nomination for x, and I believe we can look forward to a day when Sheeran achieves pop domination.… Expand
  29. mchlkirk77
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    I have not written a review since the beginning of the year, since not many new releases have inspired me, until this one. After one listen of the entire cd, I was hooked. The depth of the lyrics, the rhythms and melodies all touch the soul. While most of the tracks are folk inspired, Ed seamlessly transitions between folk, dance, r&b, and hip hop and rap. This is by far my favorite cdI have not written a review since the beginning of the year, since not many new releases have inspired me, until this one. After one listen of the entire cd, I was hooked. The depth of the lyrics, the rhythms and melodies all touch the soul. While most of the tracks are folk inspired, Ed seamlessly transitions between folk, dance, r&b, and hip hop and rap. This is by far my favorite cd of the year. I would not be surprised if it will be nominated for, and probably win, many awards this year.… Expand
  30. Adson
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    I love this album! The first single, "Sing" didn't catch me but even this way I heard the album and passed months and I'm still listening it. Instrumentally for me, Ed keeps the good rhythm. Lyrically, sometimes he falls but when he's rapping, he's great. And the vocals, Wow, the vocals, he got this voice of angel that can catch anybody. My favorite's top 5 (Is kinda hard do it): 1 -I love this album! The first single, "Sing" didn't catch me but even this way I heard the album and passed months and I'm still listening it. Instrumentally for me, Ed keeps the good rhythm. Lyrically, sometimes he falls but when he's rapping, he's great. And the vocals, Wow, the vocals, he got this voice of angel that can catch anybody. My favorite's top 5 (Is kinda hard do it): 1 - Bloodstream (I have to say, when Ed keeps singing "All the voices in my mind, calling out across the line and keep going until touch the high point is F****** AWESOME!), 2 - I'm a mess, 3 - I See Fire, 4 - Don't, 5 - Photograph.… Expand
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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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