℗ 2023 Stunt Records
| Released | March 24, 2023 |
| Duration | 38m 20s |
| Record Label | Stunt Records |
| Catalogue No. | STUCD22132 |
| Genre | Jazz (Swing) |
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1.1
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Working the Night Shift (feat. Stephen Riley, Michael Blicher)
Snorre Kirk; Stephen Riley; Michael Blicher |
3:55 | |||
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1.2
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Top Dog (feat. Stephen Riley)
Snorre Kirk; Stephen Riley |
4:15 | |||
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1.3
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On Late Nights (feat. Stephen Riley)
Snorre Kirk; Stephen Riley |
4:29 | |||
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1.4
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Bring Me Home
Snorre Kirk |
3:32 | |||
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1.5
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Showtime
Snorre Kirk |
4:08 | |||
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1.6
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Meditations In Blue
Snorre Kirk |
3:47 | |||
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1.7
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Swing Point
Snorre Kirk |
2:31 | |||
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1.8
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Easy Roller
Snorre Kirk |
4:54 | |||
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1.9
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Yesteryear (feat. Michael Blicher)
Snorre Kirk; Michael Blicher |
4:19 | |||
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1.10
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Boogie Rider
Snorre Kirk |
2:30 |
"Consistency and fidelity, two terms that perfectly sum up his latest opus, Top Dog. Constancy. Through ten original compositions, the leader maintains and worships the flame of a jazz always anchored in its roots – as he has done for a good ten years now – namely swing."
- Couleurs Jazz
Top Dog is the latest offering from acclaimed Danish drummer and composer Snorre Kirk, released on Stunt Records in 2023. This dynamic album showcases Kirk's versatility as a musician and bandleader, featuring a collection hard-swinging originals. With a lineup of top-notch musicians including saxophonists Stephen Riley and Michael Blicher, pianist Magnus Hjorth, and guitarist Mads Kjoelby, Kirk and his band effortlessly navigate through a range of styles, from raucous bebop to soulful balladry. Kirk's skillful drumming and inventive compositions make Top Dog a must-hear for jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Stunt Records Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.80 -0.81 to -0.80 | -17.85 -20.79 to -16.19 | -15.27 -18.40 to -13.70 | 11 10 to 13 | |
| 1 | Working the Night Shift (feat. Stephen Riley, Michael Blicher) | -0.80 | -17.22 | -14.7 | 11 |
| 2 | Top Dog (feat. Stephen Riley) | -0.80 | -17.06 | -14.7 | 10 |
| 3 | On Late Nights (feat. Stephen Riley) | -0.81 | -19.91 | -17.2 | 13 |
| 4 | Bring Me Home | -0.80 | -16.36 | -13.8 | 11 |
| 5 | Showtime | -0.80 | -16.19 | -13.7 | 11 |
| 6 | Meditations In Blue | -0.80 | -20.79 | -18.4 | 13 |
| 7 | Swing Point | -0.80 | -16.45 | -13.9 | 11 |
| 8 | Easy Roller | -0.80 | -18.13 | -15.0 | 10 |
| 9 | Yesteryear (feat. Michael Blicher) | -0.80 | -19.86 | -17.0 | 13 |
| 10 | Boogie Rider | -0.80 | -16.51 | -14.3 | 10 |