Normally our monday edition is a bake, this week however I thought I would do something different. Worry not the bake will come, but of now lets talk music!
I have now had this album just over a week and honestly it is such a good listen. On first play I thought a lot of it was too 'downbeat' compared to sing however as you get into it it becomes evident that its not downbeat at all, rather just low key!
A good mix of catchy pop tunes and fantastic acoustic guitar rifts will keep most people on their toes. I personally think there are a few songs that having listened to a few times honestly already sound timeless. Below are my faves.
Top 5 Tracks
Track 4: Don't
Full of attitude with a great hip hop sound, this is one is an easy listen and the chorus will get stuck in your head. The lyrics are great and a quick google makes them all the more interesting?? *Ellie Goulding, I'm judging you!!*
Track 9: Runaway
Great jazz style vocals kick this one off with a catchy verse structure and very hummable chorus. Perfect for listening to in the garden, pimms out and BBQ on. On deeper inspection however this is a wonderfully written deep and meaningful song...oh how does Ed do it every time?
Track 2: I'm a Mess
This one is a little slower however still has great attitude and an almost raw feeling bridge and chorus. A great love song that is not cheesy in the slightest.
Track 7: Bloodstream
A chilled version of a song that seems soulful without even trying. Serious subject matter dealt with in a unique way. This one will grow on you (and you'll be humming the chorus without knowing where it came from).
Track 3: Nina
And finally, this autobiographical reflection on his teenage years and girlfriend this is delicate in it's honesty without putting on the rose tinted glasses. A refreshing reminder of reality without being at all depressing. Another catchy chorus, he's a talented lad is Ed.
So all in all a great listen, refreshingly different from his first album but will undoubtable be played a similar amount. Have you got a favourite track? Let me know below.
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