Uppermost started Upwind Records as a personal release of uncompromised art. A way to make sure that anything he produced stayed true to his passion. The compilation album is a first for the label and a very exciting move for the producer. It’s not often these days to find complete albums. And before you squint your eyes, let me explain. What I mean by this is that these days people write 9-18 tracks, record, mix some sweet transitions, release it and call it an album. Whereas growing up in the age of physical CDs and LPs, there is a clear distinction in the thought process, the way the tracks are listed, and how they complement and progress into each other.
Something like this is even more difficult to achieve with a compilation album, as there are many different artists to take into account, different voices, styles and energies within each track.The fact that Uppermost was able to achieve this ‘complete album’ concept is nothing short of astounding. Complete harmony and balance, no lines and no borders as each track flows into the next, becoming one and yet still maintaining individualism for each piece of work.
Well done, Sir.
