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=, pronounced Equals, is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released in 2021. It follows his use of mathematical symbols as album titles and contains songs written in a mainstream pop and singer-songwriter style, including "Bad Habits," "Shivers," and "The Joker and the Queen." The album is intended for listeners interested in Sheeran's later studio work, contemporary pop, and songs centered on relationships, family, and personal change.

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How do you pronounce Ed Sheeran's = album?

It is pronounced Equals, not simply "the equals sign." It was released on October 29, 2021, through Asylum Records and Atlantic Records.

Is = Ed Sheeran's fourth or fifth studio album?

It is his fifth studio album overall. It is the fourth album in his mathematical-symbol sequence after +, x, and ÷, with No.6 Collaborations Project released between ÷ and =.

Which hit songs are on Equals?

The standard 2021 album includes "Bad Habits," "Shivers," and "Visiting Hours," along with "Overpass Graffiti" and "2step." "Bad Habits" and "Shivers" were major singles from the campaign.

What themes does Equals explore?

The record mixes mainstream pop with singer-songwriter writing about love, family, parenthood, and loss. "Visiting Hours" is a reflective example, while the electronic-leaning "Bad Habits" gives the album a more dance-pop edge.

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