Ed Sheeran’s Play: Aiming for Chart Success

Ed Sheeran’s eighth album arrives after the disappointing performance of his last two releases, “Subtract” and “Autumn Variations,” which both sold under 500,000 copies. The new album opens with a track titled “Opening,” where Sheeran candidly reflects on the challenges of his career and the struggle to connect with audiences after their lukewarm reception to his more personal songs.

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