Curated by Hawley and long-term collaborator Colin Elliot, 'Now Then' spans the singer's 20+ year career, exhibiting all facets of his songwriting mastery; marrying his most cinematic moments with his most tender, his best loved work and a host of hidden gems from his early work, to create a collection for both his hardcore fanbase and the perfect entry point for his newest fans. The collection includes tracks from 'Richard Hawley' (2001), 'Late Night Final' (2001), 'Lowedges' (2003), 'Coles Corner' (2005), 'Lady's Bridge' (2007), 'Truelove's Gutter' (2009), 'Standing at the Sky's Edge' (2012), 'Hollow Meadows' (2015) and 'Further' (2019).