No.6 Collaborations Project
| Ed Sheeran
No.6 Collaborations Project
No.6 Collaborations Project is the fourth studio album[ by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 12 July 2019 by Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. The album is a follow-up to Sheeran's 2011 EP No. 5 Collaborations Project. - Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
The pop star’s compilation features Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and Stormzy in a sometimes nice but hopelessly transparent attempt at a hip-hop crossover.
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Rolling Stone
Gathering guests from every corner of the Top 40, the singer-songwriter contemplates aloneness, fame and marital salvation.
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Consequence of Sound
All the guest stars in the world only distract Sheeran from finding his own voice.
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The Atlantic
The strummer’s No. 6 Collaborations Project reveals the blend of sentimentality, humblebragging, and hip-hop swiping that has powered his success.
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The Guardian
A cynic would call this hotchpotch of genres and guests a laser-guided exercise in streaming monopoly, a credibility-by-osmosis playlist primed for summer dominance.
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The Guardian
The affable everyman dabbles in grime, hip-hop, balladry and Latino love songs as he zooms down the middle of the road to world domination.
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Stereogum
Ed Sheeran finally becomes one with the algorithm.
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NME
In 10 years' time, 'No.6 Collaborations Project', a testament to Sheeran's songwriting skills and well-honed 'everybro' persona, could be the perfect time capsule of what pop was in 2019.
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Slant Magazine
The singer-songwriter opts to spend the entirety of the album strenuously avoiding his strengths.
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Independent
It would be easier to love this record if Sheeran didn’t accompany his self-deprecation with humblebrags about how ‘gifted’ he is.
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Slate
On his new album, the malleable megastar fits right in with everyone, relying on rappers and duet partners to provide all the flavor.
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Uproxx
On this project, Sheeran is quite literally sharing the wealth, and that’s the best, most effective way for a rich, successful white man to put his money where his mouth is.
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Washington Post
Here’s Sheeran’s “No. 6 Collaborations Project,” an album of mismatched duets designed to feel like prom night at the top of the pops.
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Clash Magazine
A collection of feel-good, sincere music that isn’t necessarily memorable.
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Star 2
The result is an understandably scattershot of styles, but what knits it together is an impossibly high level of songwriting and an undeniable joy.
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RTE
He rarely sounds uncomfortable or out of place on No.6 Collaborations Project.
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Financial Times
Ed Sheeran breaks the mould on his new album, No 6 Collaborations Project.
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First Post
If given a choice, would I listen to the album again? With the exception of 'South of the Border' and 'Take Me Back to London,' most definitely not
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Metro Weekly
No. 6 would be easy to dismiss as a vanity project on Sheeran’s part, but ends up being surprisingly enjoyable beyond its mere novelty.
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The Sun
My first impression is it’s not a classic.
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Pop Dust
"No. 6 Collaborations Project" is as soulless as its title.
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NZ Herald
Sheeran's immense talent and beautiful voice, both of which hold this album together.
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The Telegraph
Starry combinations produce predictable pop smashes.
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The Quietus
After a pre-Brexit shortage of sherry gets his goat, Mr Agreeable is none too pleased to be forced to sit and listen to Ed Sheeran's record of collaborations with his famous mates.
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The Times
He gets by with a little help from his famous friends.
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Ratings Game Music
In “No.6 Collaborations Project,” pop megastar Ed Sheeran seeks love, street cred, revenge and a place where he isn’t judged.
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Daily Emerald
Sheeran has truly outdone himself with this album through diverse genre exploration and inventive songwriting collaboration.
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Stylist
Ed Sheeran’s fourth studio album is a star-studded display of how far he’s come.
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FanSided
Ed Sheeran’s No. 6 Collaborations Project is a charming, fun, kind of serviceable set of collaborations that firmly cements him as pop’s kingmaker.
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KidzWorld
From his famous and talented friends to his own stellar contributions to modern music, it’s clear Ed Sheeran isn’t going anywhere and we hope he has many more musical pairings to offer down the road.
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The Review Geek
What we’re left with when the album finishes is a collaborative effort that’s neither here nor there; an indifferent collection of mainstream pop hits and genres that’ll be forgotten as quickly as they are praised and highlighted in the charts.
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Cultura Colectiva
We appreciate an artist who likes to collaborate and experiment, although it's sad that the end result fails to reach the heights it originally promised.
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Nerds and Beyond
This album is completely filled with non-stop talent.
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Iowa State Daily
The album itself is tremendous.
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Nylon
I was pleasantly surprised with the results.
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Cornel Sun
No. 6 Collaborations Project is unfortunately but unsurprisingly very bad.
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youngpost
Once again, Sheeran reminds us of his knack for an earworm hook or vocal melody, but he stills fails to offer anything more than that.
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The Young Folks
When something works, it’s a hit. When something doesn’t, it’s a flop.
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Exeposé
In short, No. 6 Collaborations Project isn’t meant to be listened to as an album, and the songs are probably best enjoyed in your playlist of this summer’s chill pop music.
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The Post Athens
The album isn’t bad by any means, but it simply lacks the complexity audiences know Sheeran is capable of.
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Saint Audio
No.6 Collaborations Project is ultimately not bad, but not great either.
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The Musical Hype
Enjoyable, if flawed, star-studded fourth studio.
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Vinyl Chapters
Ultimately, No.6 Collaborations Project is an ambitious album that has fallen at the first hurdle.
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MSN Entertainment
No.6 is incoherent and unpredictable without being especially radical.
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Inqua Magazine
Ed Sheeran’s No. 6 Collaborations Project is disappointing.
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icoolkid
Is it worth a listen? The short answer is yes.
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