Ed Sheeran’s latest album, Play, is making its first impact on the charts this week.

Ed Sheeran’s Play is set to debut at #5 on the Billboard 200 with 72,000 units in its first week. The album marks his follow-up to 2021’s =, which produced hits like “Bad Habits” and “Shivers.”

While Play hasn’t generated the same level of hype as some of his earlier releases, it includes tracks that are already attracting attention, including “Sapphire,” “Azizam,” “A Little More,” and “Old Phone.” Fans are taking note of the variety of styles and themes across the album.

The album maintains Ed Sheeran’s recognizable vocal style and songwriting, but it remains to be seen if any tracks will match the massive streaming numbers of his previous hits. Both “Bad Habits” and “Shivers” have surpassed a billion streams, setting a high bar for the new material.

As the week progresses, chart watchers and fans alike will be watching closely to see how Play performs. Whether it climbs higher or stabilizes at its debut, the album adds another chapter to Ed Sheeran’s prolific career and provides more material for his global fanbase.

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