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Even Days Dissolve
Studio album by
Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower
Released14 April 2023
Recorded2022–2023
StudioHum of Gold, Stirling
GenreFolk
LabelGolden Hum Recordings
ProducerStephen McAll

Even Days Dissolve is a collaborative studio album by Scottish guitarist Scott William Urquhart and Stirling group Constant Follower, led by Stephen McAll. It was released on 14 April 2023 by Golden Hum Recordings and was longlisted for the 2023 Scottish Album of the Year Award.[1][2][3]

Background and recording

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Writing and concept drew on the poetry of Norman MacCaig and the Scottish natural environment. Under the Radar (magazine) reported that the collaboration formed around McAll’s long recovery story and shared reference points in Scottish poetry. The album features two songs featuring recordings of Norman MacCaig reading his poems (Summer Farm & Basking Shark).[4] McAll recorded and mixed the album at his Hum of Gold studio in Stirling. The album was mastered by Mark Kramer, professionally known as Kramer, at Noise, Miami.[5]

Artwork

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Cover artwork is credited to Kanae Park. A Monorail Music exclusive included a unique Scott William Urquhart painting packaged with each LP.[6][7]

Release and formats

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Released 14 April 2023 by Golden Hum Recordings on vinyl, compact disc and digital. Confirmed vinyl variants include transparent orange and transparent turquoise.[8][9][10]

Composition and themes

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Coverage highlights finger-picked guitar, close harmonies and restrained arrangements, with lyrical themes of landscape, memory and care.[11][12]

Critical reception

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Under the Radar (magazine) called it “a truly collaborative work, imbued deeply with the fingerprints of each of its creators.”[13] KLOF Magazine described it as “an immensely rewarding, sensual listen, ripe with understated strength.”[14] The Scotsman praised “a self-soothing suite of tranquil beauty.”[15]

Track listing

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All songs written by Stephen McAll and Scott William. Words by Norman MacCaig on tracks 2 and 8.[16]

  1. Waves Crash Here
  2. Wildlife Cameraman (Summer Farm by Norman MacCaig)
  3. Watching The Black River Run
  4. Song For A Willow Tree
  5. Space Between Stars
  6. Even Days Dissolve
  7. Ash Wednesday Slow
  8. Comes A Silence (Basking Shark by Norman MacCaig)

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the album page.[17]

  • Stephen McAll - vocals; acoustic guitar; electric guitar; bass; synths; keys; recording; production
  • Scott William Urquhart - vocals; acoustic guitar
  • Norman MacCaig - spoken word (tracks 2, 8)
  • Andrew (Kurd) Pankhurst - electric guitar (tracks 2, 4, 7)
  • Kathleen (Kessi) Stosch - vocals (tracks 2, 4, 6)
  • Amy Campbell - vocals (track 3)
  • David Guild - bass (tracks 2, 4, 6)
  • Gareth Perrie - piano (track 2)
Additional musicians
  • Mark Tranmer (Gnac, The Montgolfier Brothers) - piano (3); brass (2); bass (1)
  • Andy Aquarius - harp (8)
  • Matt Carmichael (jazz musician) - saxophone (8)
  • CRPNTR - vocals (7)
  • Tom Hutchison - electric guitar (3)
  • Islay McAll - vocals (2)
  • Kenny Bates - electric guitar (6)
  • Martin J. Pickering - vocals (5)
  • The Mytholmroyd Colliery Band - brass (2)
Technical
  • Stephen McAll - recording, mixing, production at Hum of Gold, Stirling
  • Mark Kramer - mastering at Noise, Miami
  • Kanae Park - cover artwork
  • Timothy O’Donnell - design

Singles

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  • "Waves Crash Here" - released March 2023.[18]
  • "Watching The Black River Run" - released March 2023.[19]
  • "Wildlife Cameraman (Summer Farm)" - released April 2023.[20]
  • "Space Between Stars" - released May 2023.[21]

Videos

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Official videos were released on the Constant Follower YouTube channel.

  • "Waves Crash Here" - stop-motion animation by George Farrow-Hawkins.[22]
  • "Watching The Black River Run" - directed by Martin J. Pickering.[23]
  • "Wildlife Cameraman (Summer Farm)" - directed by Erentia Bedeker for Wreckless Creative.[24]
  • "Space Between Stars" - stop-motion by Tsumugi Yagi.[25][26]

Accolades

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References

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  1. ^ "Even Days Dissolve - album page". Bandcamp. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Even Days Dissolve". The SAY Award. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  3. ^ "The SAY Award Longlist 2023 announcement". Scottish Music Industry Association. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Premiere: Constant Follower and Scott William Urquhart Share Single "Watching The Black River Run"". Under the Radar. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Even Days Dissolve - credits". Bandcamp. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  6. ^ "Even Days Dissolve - product listing". Monorail Music. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Even Days Dissolve - credits". Bandcamp. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  8. ^ "Even Days Dissolve - album page". Bandcamp. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  9. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Even Days Dissolve (LP)". Juno Records. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  10. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Even Days Dissolve". Discogs. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  11. ^ "Premiere: Constant Follower and Scott William Urquhart Share Single "Watching The Black River Run"". Under the Radar. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  12. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Even Days Dissolve". Various Small Flames. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  13. ^ "Premiere: Constant Follower and Scott William Urquhart Share Single "Watching The Black River Run"". Under the Radar. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  14. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Even Days Dissolve". KLOF Mag. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  15. ^ "Album reviews: Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower | boygenius | Thomas Bangalter | Murray A Lightburn". The Scotsman. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  16. ^ "Even Days Dissolve - album page". Bandcamp. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  17. ^ "Even Days Dissolve - credits". Bandcamp. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  18. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Waves Crash Here (single premiere)". Triste. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  19. ^ "Premiere: Constant Follower and Scott William Urquhart Share Single "Watching The Black River Run"". Under the Radar. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  20. ^ "Video Premiere: Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Wildlife Cameraman (Summer Farm)". KLOF Mag. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  21. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Space Between Stars (video premiere)". Triste. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  22. ^ "Videos - George Farrow-Hawkins". georgefarrowhawkins.com. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  23. ^ "Premiere: Constant Follower and Scott William Urquhart Share Single "Watching The Black River Run"". Under the Radar. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  24. ^ "Video Premiere: Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Wildlife Cameraman (Summer Farm)". KLOF Mag. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  25. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Space Between Stars (Official Video)". YouTube. Constant Follower. 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  26. ^ "Space Between Stars video premiere". Triste. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  27. ^ "The SAY Award Longlist 2023 announcement". Scottish Music Industry Association. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  28. ^ "Scottish Album of the Year Award longlist 2023". Creative Scotland. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
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