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Autumn Variations is the seventh studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released on September 29, 2023. It marked his first project under his own label, Gingerbread Man Records, and a departure from his "mathematical" album era. Album Overview Release Date: September 29, 2023 Producer: Aaron Dessner (of The National) Genre: Acoustic / Folk-Pop
Key takeaway: If you loved "Subtract," you will find a home in "Autumn Variations." If you think Sheeran is overrated, this album likely won't change your mind—but it might just make you respect his craft. Ed Sheeran - Autumn Variations -2023- Album ...
- NME (4/5): “Sheeran has finally made a record that sounds like he’s in the room with you. It’s raw, real, and radiantly sad.”
- Rolling Stone: “Autumn Variations won’t spawn stadium anthems, but it might be his most honest work.”
- Pitchfork (5.8/10): “While the lyrics are earnest, the arrangements sometimes blend into a monotonous drone. Sheeran’s voice needs more dynamic contrast.”
- The Guardian (3/5): “A pleasant, if occasionally meandering, collection of songs that feel like demos for a better album.”
5. Commercial Performance
Autumn Variations performed well commercially, though it signaled a shift in Sheeran’s chart dominance compared to his earlier eras. Autumn Variations is the seventh studio album by
