The Consequence of Love
| The Consequence of Love | |
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| Released | 17 October 2025 |
| Studio | Bear Creek |
| Genre | Country pop |
| Length | 30:56 |
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| Producer | Ryan Hadlock |
The Consequence of Love is the debut studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey, released on 17 October 2025, via Run On Records in association with Modern Sky UK.
Background
Downey began crafting the album following a breakout year in 2024, which included touring with Paul Heaton and a performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024. The album was recorded at Bear Creek Studio in Seattle and produced by Ryan Hadlock. All ten tracks were written by Downey, with contributions from longtime collaborator Nathaniel Laurence.[1] Downey described the album as a culmination of her journey from busking on the streets of Glasgow to becoming a recording artist, saying "It almost feels like my whole life has led to this moment.”
Track listing
All tracks are written by Rianne Downey; "The Song of Old Glencoe", "Lost in Blue", "Sunblind", and "Blue Eyes Burnin'" written with Nathaniel Cummings.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Good in Goodbye" | 2:36 |
| 2. | "The Song of Old Glencoe" | 2:48 |
| 3. | "The Consequence of Love" | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Lost in Blue" | 3:29 |
| 5. | "Angel" | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Sunblind" | 3:10 |
| 7. | "Because" | 3:03 |
| 8. | "Nothing Better" | 2:44 |
| 9. | "Blue Eyes Burnin'" | 2:21 |
| 10. | "Heart of Mine" | 3:48 |
| Total length: | 30:56 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]
- Rianne Downey – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Ryan Hadlock – production, mixing (all tracks); synthesizer (track 2), percussion (3)
- Taylor James Carroll – mixing (all tracks); drums, percussion (1–4, 6–10)
- Gavin Lurssen – mastering
- Dune Butler – bass guitar (all tracks), synthesizer (3, 7–9), Mellotron (3); mandolin, vibraphone (8); Moog bass (10)
- Jeff Fielder – Dobro guitar (1, 5), mandolin (1), electric guitar (4, 10), slide guitar (4)
- Brian Eichelberger – viola, violin (2, 10); fiddle (6)
- Charles Wicklander – piano (2, 8), synthesizer (2), Hammond organ (10)
- Johnny Sangster – baritone guitar (3), electric guitar (6, 7, 9)
- Nathaniel Cummings – 12-string acoustic guitar (3, 8, 9)
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[3] | 3 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[4] | 18 |
| UK Americana Albums (OCC)[5] | 1 |
| UK Country Albums (OCC)[6] | 1 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 2 |
References
- ^ "Rianne Downey Announces Debut Album 'The Consequence Of Love' And Accompanying Autumn Tour Dates". Stereoboard. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "The Consequence Of Love / Rianne Downey / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 24/10/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart on 24/10/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Official Americana Albums Chart on 25/10/2025 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Official Country Artists Albums Chart on 25/10/2025 – Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 25/10/2025 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2025.