Subdepth comes correct with a big compilation of Bass Music out this month.  The feel to much of it is subdued and, true to name full of depth.  It features several releases from Dom Hz, Numan and Swarms with contributions from  Snowfox, Vandera, Simple, Lostlojic and Indigo.

The compilation contains a good variety of tunes, Dom Hz for example provides a more minimal, laid back landscapes with 'What goes up' containing spaced out synth and a growling sub layer which then morphs into a dnb influenced change up halfway through.

Then, via a Vista remix, we have a much more commercial leaning in the the track 'You' a very RnB influenced workout. Indigo also drops something along similar lines with the soulful 'All Yours' which contains some Heavy Sub punches and engaging percussive rhythms.

The tracks  Numan represents his sound on here with are atmospheric, mellow  affairs like 'Wildfire' and 'Secrets' which contains a halfstep chilled nodder with some sweet melodic backing.

Bleeptastic sounds are also present on that track and the more uptempo funky influenced  'Kaya 47'.  Vandera's 'Move On' is interesting by contrast, with quite a Trance element almost making itself known but not quite overwhelming enough to snuff out the distinct sound this producer has created so far.

This is also on display with his remix of Lostlojic's 'Last Goodbye' which has a sweet vocal and nice touches of melody overlying a deep bassline.  
The contribution that stands out the most to me is the beautiful 'Skynet' by Swarms, a very good example of the intriguing emotive tunes out there in dubstep at the moment that use highly infectious vocals drowned in Sub Bass, reverberating atmosphere and delicate melody.

For good examples of more of this kind of thing check out Kode 9 and burial's mix they did for Mary anne hobbs' last ever show.  When done not so well it can remind you of just staring constantly out of a rain spattered window after an unhappy love affair, but when done right as with both 'Skynet' and 'Glider' then the effects are a joy to hear.

'Rooted' then tips the balance back to slightly darker with terrain, the dreamy synths being driven by a growling, swirling reese.
   
Overall this is a strong compilation from the Subdepth camp as they continue to release music that defines its own place within the everchanging landscape of dubstep and bass music without imitating or becoming lazy. Top marks for a quality selection.