Dog Leap Stairs

Dog Leap Stairs, Kathryn Williams' debut album, was released on her own label, CAW Records, on 10 May 1999 at the recording cost of £80. UNCUT magazine in the UK suggested the album drew favourable comparisons to the work of Nick Drake and Tim Buckley.

The name is a reference to Dog Leap Stairs, a well-known alleyway, with stairs, in central Newcastle upon Tyne.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Kathryn Williams; except where indicated

1. "Leazes Park" (3:19)
2. "Night Came" (music: Williams, Danilo Moscardini) (3:53)
3. "What Am I Doing Here?" (3:59)
4. "No-One To Blame" (3:31)
5. "Something Like That" (3:14)
6. "Lydia" (music: Williams, Callum Train) (2:45)
7. "Handy" (2:31)
8. "Dog Without Wings" (2:27)
9. "Fade" (3:35)
10. "Madmen and Maniacs" (2:59)

LP version

The vinyl edition of the album contained an additional 7" vinyl single with two extra tracks not included on the CD

1. "Kiss The Forehead"
2. "Cradle"

Recording details

• All lyrics by Kathryn Williams
• Vocals, Percussion & Guitar – Kathryn Williams
• Guitar – Callum Train, Howard Askew, Danilo Moscardini
• Bass – Gary Bowden & Callum Train
• Cello – Cath Campbell & Eleanor Rodgers
• Drums – Steve Chahley & Steve Thompson
• Piano & Synths – Callum Train
• Arranged By – Callum Train, Danilo Moscardini & Kathryn Williams
• Artwork By – Kathryn Williams
• Illustration – Kathryn Williams
• Mastered By – Tim Dennen

References