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Even Days Dissolve

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

Even Days Dissolve is a collaborative studio album by Scottish guitarist Scott William Urquhart and the Stirling-based experimental folk project Constant Follower, led by songwriter and producer Stephen McAll. It was released on 14 April 2023 through Golden Hum Recordings.[1] The album was nominated for the 2023 Scottish Album of the Year Award (SAY Award).[2]

Background and recording

Fingerstyle guitarist Scott William Urquhart and Constant Follower's Stephen McAll met in Stirling, where they both live.[3][4] Under the Radar reported that the collaboration brought together Urquhart's guitar work with McAll's songwriting and production.[5] McAll told interviewers that Urquhart is someone he had admired for some time, placing him amongst Scotland's best acoustic guitarists;[6] and described the writing process for the first song as beginning with the recording of Urquhart's guitar, followed by McAll's instrumentation and words.[7]

Even Days Dissolve was recorded and mixed at McAll's Hum of Gold studio in Stirling, and mastered by Mark Kramer (known professionally as Kramer) at Noise, Miami.[8][9]

Artwork and design

The album artwork is credited to Scottish-Japanese artist Kanae Park, with design by Timothy O’Donnell.[8][10] Park's commissions include designing an album cover for Constant Follower, as noted in her biography on the Society of Scottish Artists website.[11]

Composition and content

The album features several guest appearances including jazz musician Matt Carmichael, harp player Andy Aquarius, Mark Tranmer (GNAC, The Montgolfier Brothers) and Scottish hip hop artist CRPNTR. Two songs feature recordings of Scottish poet Norman MacCaig, whom McAll cites as a primary influence on his writing.[12][13] In an interview for Various Small Flames about the album, McAll stated that working with MacCaig's poetry readings was a highlight of the project and questioned whether any poet or songwriter has matched MacCaig's ability to capture the space and wonder of the natural beauty of Scotland.[14][15]

Critical reception

The album received positive reviews on release. The Scotsman awarded four stars and described it as a "self-soothing suite of tranquil beauty".[9] KLOF Mag described the album as an understated and textured listen, commenting on the relationship between sound, language, and the Scottish landscape.[14] A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed, called it a "quiet masterpiece".[16] The album was nominated for the 2023 Scottish Album of the Year Award (SAY Award).

Track listing

Track listing per Apple Music.[17]

  1. "Waves Crash Here"
  2. "Wildlife Cameraman (Summer Farm)"
  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)"

Personnel

Credits per the album's liner notes.[8]

  • Stephen McAll – vocals; guitars; bass; synthesisers; keyboards; recording; mixing; production
  • Scott William Urquhart – vocals; acoustic guitar
  • Norman MacCaig – spoken word (tracks 2 and 8)
  • Andrew Pankhurst – electric guitar (tracks 2, 4 and 7)
  • Kathleen Stosch – vocals (tracks 2, 4 and 6)
  • Amy Campbell – vocals (track 3)
  • David Guild – bass (tracks 2, 4 and 6)
  • Gareth Perrie – piano (track 2)
Additional musicians
  • Mark Tranmer – piano (track 3); brass (track 2); bass (track 1)
  • Andy Aquarius – harp (track 8)
  • Matt Carmichael – saxophone (track 8)
  • CRPNTR – vocals (track 7)[18]
  • Tom Hutchison – electric guitar (track 3)
  • Islay McAll – vocals (track 2)
  • Kenny Bates – electric guitar (track 6)
  • Martin J. Pickering – vocals (track 5)
  • The Mytholmroyd Colliery Band – brass (track 2)
Production
  • Stephen McAll – recording, mixing and production (Hum of Gold, Stirling)
  • Kramer – mastering (Noise, Miami)

Singles

  • "Waves Crash Here"[19]
  • "Watching The Black River Run"[5]
  • "Wildlife Cameraman (Summer Farm)"[20]
  • "Space Between Stars"[21]

Accolades

  • Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award: longlisted (2023).[2][1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower — Even Days Dissolve". The SAY Award. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b "NEWS: THE SAY AWARD LONGLIST 2023 ANNOUNCEMENT". Scottish Music Industry Association. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  3. ^ tristeisr (30 March 2023). "(Make Me A) TRISTE© Mixtape Episode 107: Scott William Urquhart". Indie Sunset in Rome (in Italian). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  4. ^ Campbell, Caleb. "Premiere: Constant Follower and Scott William Urquhart Share Single "Watching The Black River Run"". Under the Radar Magazine. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Premiere: Constant Follower and Scott William Urquhart Share Single "Watching The Black River Run"". Under the Radar. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Constant Follower, Scott William Urquhart 'Watching the Black River Run' | New Music". Tenement TV. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  7. ^ tristeisr (30 May 2023). "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower – Space Between Stars (Video premiere)". Indie Sunset in Rome (in Italian). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  8. ^ a b c Even Days Dissolve (Album liner notes). Scott William Urquhart; Constant Follower. Golden Hum Recordings. 2023.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ a b "Album reviews: Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower | boygenius | Thomas Bangalter | Murray A Lightburn". The Scotsman. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  10. ^ "Even Days Dissolve". Musicbrainz. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  11. ^ "Kanae Park". Society of Scottish Artists. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  12. ^ "Constant Follower and Scott William Urquhart Announce Even Days Dissolve – Austin Town Hall". 7 March 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  13. ^ Robb, American. "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower and the sublime cathartic beauty of "Wildlife Cameraman" feat. Norman MacCaig (Official Video)". AMERICAN PANCAKE. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  14. ^ a b "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower – Even Days Dissolve". KLOF Mag. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  15. ^ Doyle, Jon (21 April 2023). "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower - Even Days Dissolve". Various Small Flames. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  16. ^ Griffith, Glenn (16 April 2023). "Waves Crash Here: A Brief Review Of The New Album From Scott William Urquhart and Constant Follower". A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  17. ^ "Even Days Dissolve (album listing)". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  18. ^ "Interview with Constant Follower: Scottish Album of the Year nomination, Stirling's music scene, and more". Brignews. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  19. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower – Waves Crash Here". Triste. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  20. ^ "Video Premiere: Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower – Wildlife Cameraman (Summer Farm)". KLOF Mag. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  21. ^ "Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower – Space Between Stars". Triste. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.

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