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*- (Subtract)* is the fifth studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released on May 5, 2023. Co-produced with Aaron Dessner of The National, the album concludes Sheeran's decade-long mathematical symbol album series. It adopts a predominantly acoustic and folk-pop direction, with lyrics addressing themes of grief, depression, and personal legal struggles.

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When was Ed Sheeran's - (Subtract) released?

Subtract was released on May 5, 2023. Ed Sheeran worked with Aaron Dessner of The National on the album's writing and production. [Warner Music](https://warnermusic-ie-4.nds.acquia-psi.com/news/2023/ed-sheeran-announces-his-soul-bearing-new-album/)

Where does Subtract fit in Ed Sheeran's mathematical album series?

It is the fifth entry in Sheeran's mathematical-symbol sequence, following +, x, ÷, and =. The record uses the minus symbol as its central title and visual theme. [Ed Sheeran](https://www.edsheeran.com/music/556)

Which song was the main single from Subtract?

Eyes Closed was the album's lead single and appears as track 3 on the official listing. Boat opens the album, while Life Goes On is another prominent track from the record. [Ed Sheeran](https://www.edsheeran.com/music/556)

How many songs are on the standard edition of Subtract?

The standard edition contains 14 tracks, including Boat, Salt Water, Eyes Closed, Colourblind, Vega, and The Hills of Aberfeldy. Its overall sound is more acoustic and folk-pop than the heavily electronic parts of Sheeran's earlier work. [Warner Music](https://warnermusic-ie-4.nds.acquia-psi.com/news/2023/ed-sheeran-announces-his-soul-bearing-new-album/)

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