Little Black Numbers [Import]

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Product Description
2000 release now reissued from vocalist who gained widespread critical acclaim and a place on the Mercury Music prize shortlist. Her voice recalls Nick Drake, Beth Orton & Joni Mitchell.

Little Black Numbers,Kathryn Williams,Warner,Alternative Pop/Rock,Folk-Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

Little Black Numbers [Import]
Little Black Numbers
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Keeping Nick Drake Alive
  • A gem
  • Fantastic Album
  • Full of promise...
  • Little wonderful disc
 Little Black Numbers
Kathryn Williams
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
British FolkBritish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
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Similar Items:
  1. Relations
  2. Old Low Light
  3. Dog Leap Stairs
  4. Over Fly Over

ASIN: B00005O13R

Tracks:

  1. We Dug a Hole
  2. Soul To Feet
  3. Stood
  4. Jasmine Hoop
  5. Fell Down Fast
  6. Flicker
  7. Intermission
  8. Tell The Truth As If It Were Lies
  9. Morning Song
  10. Toocan
  11. Each Star We See
  12. We Came Down From The Trees

Amazon.com's Best of 2000

There's a hushed intimacy to Kathryn Williams's voice that recalls Nick Drake (without being quite as haunting or profound) and Beth Orton (without being as sonically diverse as, say, Central Reservation). Little Black Numbers is quietly seductive, like the second glass of a good red wine. There's nothing flashy here, but the tasteful accompaniment of acoustic guitars, cellos, and Jonny Bridgwood's melodic double-bass serve Williams's sad, sweet songs well. This album won't dramatically change lives, but it will greatly improve almost any late evening. --Keith Moerer

Amazon.com

Often mentioned in the same breath as Nick Drake, Liverpudlian folksmith Kathryn William's debut album comes hushed in the same otherworldly mystique as Drake's Bryter Layter, a world away from the kooky clichés of the lucrative singer-songwriter market. Williams is a fiercely independent artist; it's entirely possible that Little Black Numbers wouldn't exist, were it not for the unsolicited enthusiasm of the press and the strident patronage of a small but perfectly formed cult following. It's easy to see why Williams inspires such adulation, though--Numbers is warm, unforced, and straight from the heart: "I used to follow you around in a casual way/ Miss good shows on the radio/ Just to see your face", sings Williams, breathlessly infatuated on "Stood." Tender, never sparse--Williams employs a mini-orchestra of double bass, cello, saxophone, and a myriad of more exotic percussive instruments--this CD is the soundtrack of love lost and love found. Hold it close. --Louis Pattison

Album Description

2000 release now reissued from vocalist who gained widespread critical acclaim and a place on the Mercury Music prize shortlist. Her voice recalls Nick Drake, Beth Orton & Joni Mitchell.

Album Details

Follow Up to her Critically Acclaimed Debut Album 'dog Leap Stairs'. Self Produced and Mixed in Colaboration with Pj Harvey's Producer Head.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Keeping Nick Drake Alive.......2006-03-12

Little Black Numbers is fantastic. Clearly influenced by Nick Drake and all the better for it - probably more listenable than Drake long term. My favourites used to be Stood, Jasmine Hoop and Fell Down Fast. Now I'm getting into Soul to Feet, Flicker, Morning Song and Each Star We See. I would recommend this to anybody interested in good musc.

4 out of 5 stars A gem.......2002-06-09

A gem is a phrase all too often used in the sweet world of singer-songwriters, but here it applies. Kathryn Williams, along with the better known David Gray, is one of my two favorite singer-songwriters of the last couple of years. Her songs are intimate, her voice lush and appealing. The backing is subtle and effective; the tone reflective and gorgeous. The really special song here is track 8, 'Tell The Truth As If It Were Lies' which is the perfect acoustic folky tune, very catchy and beautiful. It is also great at night, as the whole of this album is.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Album.......2001-08-04

I bought this album after hearing it play in my local record shop. I had never heard Kathryn before and I immediately enquired as to whom this mellow, soulful woman was. I was totally spellbound after hearing the thoughtful lyrics combined with soft yet not syrupy vocals wrapped around smooth musical arrangements. I have seen Kathryn live and she is every bit as good. Her voice needs no gimmicks or fancy production styles. For people who haven't heard Kathryn's work, the vocals are reminiscent of maybe The Sundays or St Etienne, mellow and dreamy. However I feel the real strength lies in the excellent song writing ability. She writes mainly about her friends and relationships but some of her songs focus on the abstract. In both arenas she is consistent in her bare, questioning style. Unlike some modern folk singers she doesn't have political points to make or a chip on her shoulder and so the result is refreshing and more accessible than some of her contempararies.

She has that magical storytelling quality and so you feel you can identify with all she says. A little bit like Joni Mitchell but instead of being drawn in all the way you are with Mitchell's work, you remain on the edge a spectator, wondering. She retains a sense of mystery. By keeping this distance the whole package is less intense and thus it is perfect chill out music. I feel this album is stronger than her first album "Dog Leap Stairs". Kathryn sounds a lttle more at ease with her self and it is a quietly confident album. Musically it is bolder in the way that it uses more instruments which lift the mood and save it from the danger of becoming too sombre or self indulgent. Particularly good is the use of the Cello. If you are new to Kathryn's work, this is an excellent place to start. If you get a chance go and see her live. She is an excellent performer and I am sure we will hear much more from her.

4 out of 5 stars Full of promise..........2000-12-08

Kathryn Williams' Little Black Numbers won a well-deserved Mercury Album of the Year nomination in the UK in 2000 and while this budding folk/pop album contains many delightful touches, it feels like the gateway to greater things.

Progressing from the sparse, minimal arrangements on Dog Leap Stairs, LBN delivers at least two potential crossover hits on Soul To Feet and the mannered, brooding Jasmine Hoop. Worthwhile and highly recommended, Williams is an artist to watch.

5 out of 5 stars Little wonderful disc.......2000-10-15

I first was made aware of Kathryn Williams in an article in Billboard which described her current success in England, and described her as a strong new singer songwriter in the folk/rock genre. Ms. Williams is truly a great new talent, and listening to her disc reminds me of the first time I heard Lori Carson's amazing debut Shelter. The lyrics beautiful with soothing melodies. Ms. Williams voice, style and phrasing allowing true emotion to seep through. Each song a story onto itself. I strongly recommend this disc to anyone who enjoys the music of Lori Carson, Dar Willams, or Patty Griffin.
Little Black Numbers
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Little Black Numbers
    Kathryn Williams
    Manufacturer: Warner
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    British FolkBritish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
    Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    Folk RockFolk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00006O9ZK
    Release Date: 2001-09-21

    Tracks:

    1. We Dug a Hole
    2. Soul to Feet
    3. Stood
    4. Jasmine Hoop
    5. Fell Down Fast
    6. Flicker
    7. Intermission
    8. Tell the Truth as If It Were Lies
    9. Morning Song
    10. Toocan
    11. Each Star We See
    12. We Came Down from the Trees

    Album Description

    2000 release now reissued from vocalist who gained widespread critical acclaim and a place on the Mercury Music prize shortlist. Her voice recalls Nick Drake, Beth Orton & Joni Mitchell.

    Album Details

    The Second Album from the Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter was Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2000. The Album is Full of Beautiful, Acoustic, Folky Ballads Including the Single 'jasmine Hoop' and Shows off her Confident Yet Vulnerable Singing Style.
    Little Black Numbers
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Keeping Nick Drake Alive
    • A gem
    • Fantastic Album
    • Full of promise...
    • Little wonderful disc
    		 Little Black Numbers
    Kathryn Williams
    Manufacturer: Pinn
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    British FolkBritish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
    Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
    Folk RockFolk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Relations
    2. Old Low Light
    3. Dog Leap Stairs
    4. Over Fly Over

    ASIN: B00004TJ48
    Release Date: 2000-06-12

    Tracks:

    1. We Dug a Hole
    2. Soul to Feet
    3. Stood
    4. Jasmine Hoop
    5. Fell Down Fast
    6. Flicker
    7. Intermission
    8. Tell the Truth as If It Were Lies
    9. Morning Song
    10. Toocan
    11. Each Star We See
    12. We Came Down from the Trees

    Amazon.com's Best of 2000

    There's a hushed intimacy to Kathryn Williams's voice that recalls Nick Drake (without being quite as haunting or profound) and Beth Orton (without being as sonically diverse as, say, Central Reservation). Little Black Numbers is quietly seductive, like the second glass of a good red wine. There's nothing flashy here, but the tasteful accompaniment of acoustic guitars, cellos, and Jonny Bridgwood's melodic double-bass serve Williams's sad, sweet songs well. This album won't dramatically change lives, but it will greatly improve almost any late evening. --Keith Moerer

    Amazon.com

    Often mentioned in the same breath as Nick Drake, Liverpudlian folksmith Kathryn William's debut album comes hushed in the same otherworldly mystique as Drake's Bryter Layter, a world away from the kooky clichés of the lucrative singer-songwriter market. Williams is a fiercely independent artist; it's entirely possible that Little Black Numbers wouldn't exist, were it not for the unsolicited enthusiasm of the press and the strident patronage of a small but perfectly formed cult following. It's easy to see why Williams inspires such adulation, though--Numbers is warm, unforced, and straight from the heart: "I used to follow you around in a casual way/ Miss good shows on the radio/ Just to see your face", sings Williams, breathlessly infatuated on "Stood." Tender, never sparse--Williams employs a mini-orchestra of double bass, cello, saxophone, and a myriad of more exotic percussive instruments--this CD is the soundtrack of love lost and love found. Hold it close. --Louis Pattison

    Album Description

    2000 release now reissued from vocalist who gained widespread critical acclaim and a place on the Mercury Music prize shortlist. Her voice recalls Nick Drake, Beth Orton & Joni Mitchell.

    Album Details

    Follow Up to her Critically Acclaimed Debut Album 'dog Leap Stairs'. Self Produced and Mixed in Colaboration with Pj Harvey's Producer Head.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Keeping Nick Drake Alive.......2006-03-12

    Little Black Numbers is fantastic. Clearly influenced by Nick Drake and all the better for it - probably more listenable than Drake long term. My favourites used to be Stood, Jasmine Hoop and Fell Down Fast. Now I'm getting into Soul to Feet, Flicker, Morning Song and Each Star We See. I would recommend this to anybody interested in good musc.

    4 out of 5 stars A gem.......2002-06-09

    A gem is a phrase all too often used in the sweet world of singer-songwriters, but here it applies. Kathryn Williams, along with the better known David Gray, is one of my two favorite singer-songwriters of the last couple of years. Her songs are intimate, her voice lush and appealing. The backing is subtle and effective; the tone reflective and gorgeous. The really special song here is track 8, 'Tell The Truth As If It Were Lies' which is the perfect acoustic folky tune, very catchy and beautiful. It is also great at night, as the whole of this album is.

    5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Album.......2001-08-04

    I bought this album after hearing it play in my local record shop. I had never heard Kathryn before and I immediately enquired as to whom this mellow, soulful woman was. I was totally spellbound after hearing the thoughtful lyrics combined with soft yet not syrupy vocals wrapped around smooth musical arrangements. I have seen Kathryn live and she is every bit as good. Her voice needs no gimmicks or fancy production styles. For people who haven't heard Kathryn's work, the vocals are reminiscent of maybe The Sundays or St Etienne, mellow and dreamy. However I feel the real strength lies in the excellent song writing ability. She writes mainly about her friends and relationships but some of her songs focus on the abstract. In both arenas she is consistent in her bare, questioning style. Unlike some modern folk singers she doesn't have political points to make or a chip on her shoulder and so the result is refreshing and more accessible than some of her contempararies.

    She has that magical storytelling quality and so you feel you can identify with all she says. A little bit like Joni Mitchell but instead of being drawn in all the way you are with Mitchell's work, you remain on the edge a spectator, wondering. She retains a sense of mystery. By keeping this distance the whole package is less intense and thus it is perfect chill out music. I feel this album is stronger than her first album "Dog Leap Stairs". Kathryn sounds a lttle more at ease with her self and it is a quietly confident album. Musically it is bolder in the way that it uses more instruments which lift the mood and save it from the danger of becoming too sombre or self indulgent. Particularly good is the use of the Cello. If you are new to Kathryn's work, this is an excellent place to start. If you get a chance go and see her live. She is an excellent performer and I am sure we will hear much more from her.

    4 out of 5 stars Full of promise..........2000-12-08

    Kathryn Williams' Little Black Numbers won a well-deserved Mercury Album of the Year nomination in the UK in 2000 and while this budding folk/pop album contains many delightful touches, it feels like the gateway to greater things.

    Progressing from the sparse, minimal arrangements on Dog Leap Stairs, LBN delivers at least two potential crossover hits on Soul To Feet and the mannered, brooding Jasmine Hoop. Worthwhile and highly recommended, Williams is an artist to watch.

    5 out of 5 stars Little wonderful disc.......2000-10-15

    I first was made aware of Kathryn Williams in an article in Billboard which described her current success in England, and described her as a strong new singer songwriter in the folk/rock genre. Ms. Williams is truly a great new talent, and listening to her disc reminds me of the first time I heard Lori Carson's amazing debut Shelter. The lyrics beautiful with soothing melodies. Ms. Williams voice, style and phrasing allowing true emotion to seep through. Each song a story onto itself. I strongly recommend this disc to anyone who enjoys the music of Lori Carson, Dar Willams, or Patty Griffin.

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