Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran lives in the middle ground — 35 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 35 quiet anchors and 3 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 73 Ed Sheeran songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from First Times (the calmest here, 11) to Castle on the Hill (the most charged, 71), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2011–2024.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Sing.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Ed Sheeran
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Ed Sheeran song?
Of the 73 Ed Sheeran songs we've measured, “Castle on the Hill” scores highest at 71/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Ed Sheeran song?
“First Times” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 72 BPM. The songs here span 11–71 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Ed Sheeran overall?
Ed Sheeran averages 36/100 intensity across 73 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Ed Sheeran?
The Ed Sheeran songs we've measured average about 94 BPM — midtempo.
Which Ed Sheeran songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “First Times”, “The Joker and the Queen”, “Boat”, “Tenerife Sea”.
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