Now and then a great compilation disc comes along, lining up interesting act after interesting act, each different with their own style and vibe, but all united by a common bond... talent. "Up From The Depths Vol 1" is exactly that compilation, combining acts from all over North America and even a lone U.K. participant to create a CD jam packed with the best bands that most have probably never heard of. This is the beauty of it though, sure many may have heard of the likes of Pressure 4-5 who have since went on to sign a contract with Dreamworks, Dog Fashion Disco who join ed Spitfire's roster or even Hotwire who now have a home at RCA. But the bulk of bands included on this disc are relatively unknown and yet most, if not all have something unique enough to offer to warrant a major label recording contract of their own. Highlights include the charmingly emotional female fronted goth meets alternative metal of You're Pretty, the blistering emotional roller coasters of BigBlueMonkey and Trustfall and the in your face heaviness of DENT, GONEMAD and Crawlblind. Not too mention the lush and touching emotion of Madhops, the only act who have two tracks included on this release. There's no same old thing, no sticking to a certain scene or geographical location on this disc, which in the end makes it one album you will definitely want to excavate some money from your wallet for, as there is something included for almost everyone to dig on "Up From The Depths".