Little Black Numbers is the second studio album by Kathryn Williams released by CAW Records in 2000 in the United Kingdom. It was the release that saw her nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and gain significant media exposure.in the UK.[2][3]
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| Released | 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Length | 43:52 (Europe/Australia) | |||
| Label | Caw Records | |||
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
The album is dedicated to the memory of her friend Mike Tunner with the song 'Fell Down Fast' concerning her reaction to his death and their friendship[4]
The song entitled "Little Black Numbers" featured on Williams's next album, Old Low Light.
Track listing edit
All songs written by Kathryn Williams except where stated.
- "We Dug A Hole" – 4:26
- "Soul To Feet" – 4:07
- "Stood" – 3:21
- "Jasmine Hoop" – 3:55
- "Fell Down Fast" – 5:36
- "Flicker" – 3:29
- "Intermission" (Laura Reid, Kathryn Williams) – 1:33
- "Tell The Truth As If It Were Lies" – 4:07
- "Morning Song" – 2:33
- "Toocan" – 2:24
- "Each Star We See" (Kathryn Williams, middle-eight and opening chords by Dan Moscardi) – 4:27
- "We Came Down From The Trees" – 3:46
Personnel edit
- Kathryn Williams - vocals, guitar
- Laura Reid - cello
- Alex Tustin - drums, congas, bongos, tambourine, shaker
- David Scott - classical guitar, vocals
- Jonny Bridgwood - double bass
- Laura Mundy - flute
- Emma Williams - vocals
- Mike Latham - vocals
- Dan Robinson - tablas
- Dan Moscardini - 12 string guitar, Hammond organ, vocals, glockenspiel
- Neil Le Flohic - vocals
- Amy Reid - saxophone
- Dan Robinson - piano
Recording details edit
Recorded at Face Studios, Newcastle
Photography by Mark Winkley & Dean Bowen
References edit
- ^ Swihart, Stanton. "Little Black Numbers – Kathryn Williams". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ McDaid, Carol (29 July 2000). "Sweet Williams". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Petridis, Alexis (5 September 2001). "Kathryn Williams". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Simpson, Dave (31 May 2000). "'I feel a complete failure if I haven't made someone cry'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
External links edit
- Giraffic Themes | www.girafficthemes.com. "Kathryn Williams". kathrynwilliams.net. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
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