Podcast:Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect Published On: Fri Sep 12 2025 Description: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KJoin Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for an in-depth segment on Ed Sheeran’s 8th studio album, Play, released Sept. 12, 2025, via Gingerbread Man/Atlantic Records. This 13-track project, kicking off a new 5-album cycle, blends Indian and Persian influences with dance-pop and classic ballads. Standouts like “Sapphire,” “Camera,” and “In Other Words” reflect joy and nostalgia post-Sheeran’s dark period. Despite some uneven world-fusion tracks, Play sets the stage for chart success, backed by NPR Tiny Desk and The Loop Tour. Tune in for insights on Sheeran’s vibrant evolution! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy