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 "Leazes Park" (3:19) "Night Came" (music: Williams, Danilo Moscardini) (3:53) "What Am I Doing Here?" (3:59) "No-One To Blame" (3:31) "Something Like That" (3:14) "Lydia" (music: Williams, Callum Train) (2:45) "Handy" (2:31) "Dog Without Wings" (2:27) "Fade" (3:35) "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 "Kiss The Forehead" "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
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