Consciousology
2023 studio album by Dot Allison
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Consciousology is a studio album by Scottish singer Dot Allison. It was released on 28 July 2023 through Sonic Cathedral. It received universal acclaim from critics.[2]
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| Released | 28 July 2023 | |||
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| Length | 41:26 | |||
| Label | Sonic Cathedral | |||
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Background
Dot Allison is a Scottish singer.[3] Consciousology is her first solo studio album since Heart-Shaped Scars (2021).[4] It features the London Contemporary Orchestra on strings.[5] Music videos were released for the tracks "Unchanged"[6] and "Double Rainbow".[7] The album was released on 28 July 2023 through Sonic Cathedral.[8]
Allison later released Subconsciousology on 25 July 2025 through Sonic Cathedral.[9] It contains remixes of Consciousology's nine tracks by Lomond Campbell.[10]
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 84/100[2] |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [11] |
| Clash | 8/10[12] |
| Record Collector | [13] |
| Spectrum Culture | 76%[14] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Consciousology received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 84 out of 100 from 4 critic scores.[2]
Tim Sendra of AllMusic described the album as "the work of an artist who has tapped into something mystical and true, much like she did with Heart-Shaped Scars."[11] He added, "Allison has made a record that stands not only with her best work but with that of experimental and inspired singer/songwriters of any era."[11] Robin Murray of Clash wrote, "An album of subtle transformation, there's much to cherish here."[12] Kevin Harley of Record Collector called it "a beguilingly inquisitive album, its meanings and methods nurtured into rich, sun-blushed blooms."[13]
Accolades
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dot Allison, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Shyness of Crowns" |
| 4:24 |
| 2. | "Unchanged" | 5:03 | |
| 3. | "Bleached by the Sun" |
| 5:32 |
| 4. | "Moon Flowers" | 4:50 | |
| 5. | "220Hz" | 2:23 | |
| 6. | "Double Rainbow" | 6:14 | |
| 7. | "Milk and Honey" | 3:46 | |
| 8. | "Mother Tree" | 5:08 | |
| 9. | "Weeping Roses" | 4:06 | |
| Total length: | 41:26 | ||
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[1]
- Dot Allison – programming (5), production
- Fiona Cruickshank – production (1–5, 7–9), additional production (6), engineering, mixing
- London Contemporary Orchestra – strings
- Sam Wilson – solo percussion
- Stuart Hamilton – additional engineering, programming
- Heba Kadry – mastering
- Maria Mochnacz – art, design
- Marc Jones – layout, graphic design
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[17] | 15 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[18] | 54 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[19] | 16 |