Plus a new song
Ed Sheeran has announced his fifth album will be titled =.
The singer-songwriter confirmed that the record will be released on October 29th.
Sheeran also shared new song Visiting Hours during a performance on Instagram, where he played from an undisclosed location where he is currently on a family holiday.
He stated that the song, which is out now, is not the album’s new single but is a cut from the forthcoming record.
Sheeran told fans that he finished the song in quarantine in Australia where he was attending a friend’s memorial.
You can watch a performance of the song below or by clicking here.
In an official statement, Sheeran said: “= (Equals) is a really personal record and one that means a lot to me.
"My life changed greatly over the past few years – I got married, became a father, experienced loss, and I reflect on these topics over the course of the album.
"I see it as my coming-of-age record, and I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.”
Here's the track list for =:
01. ‘Tides’
02. ‘Shivers’
03. ‘First Times’
04. ‘Bad Habits’
05. ‘Overpass Graffiti’
06. ‘The Joker And The Queen’
07. ‘Leave Your Life’
08. ‘Collide’
09. ‘2step’
10. ‘Stop The Rain’
11. ‘Love In Slow Motion’
12. ‘Visiting Hours’
13. ‘Sandman’
14. ‘Be Right Now’
= is released worldwide on October 29th.
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