Album Review: Shark Man by Carles DJ
Alright, let’s talk about Shark Man, the 2017 techno banger from Carles DJ, released under the German label Sound Kleckse. If you’re into electronic music that feels like it’s been beamed straight outta a neon-lit spaceship, this one’s for you. It’s raw, punchy, and unapologetically itself—just how good techno should be.
The title track, “Shark Man,” is where the magic starts. I mean, what even is a Shark Man? Is he some kinda deep-sea DJ spinning tracks for bioluminescent creatures? Who knows! But the track grabs you with its hypnotic groove and these eerie, bubbling synths that sound like they’re coming from the Mariana Trench. There’s something about the way it builds tension—it doesn’t rush to drop the beat; instead, it teases you until you’re fully hooked. By the time the bass kicks in, you’re already lost in its underwater world. Honestly, every time I hear it, I feel like I’m swimming through a rave in an alternate dimension.
Then there’s “Galaxy One,” which takes things cosmic. This one’s got this sprawling, spacey vibe that feels like floating through the Milky Way on a beat-up star cruiser. The hi-hats shimmer like distant stars, and the low-end rumbles like a black hole pulling you in. What sticks with me most is how it balances chaos and calm—it’s chaotic enough to keep your head nodding but chill enough to let your mind wander off into space. Like, I swear I started thinking about aliens halfway through last time I listened to it.
What makes Shark Man stand out isn’t just the production quality (which is tight) or the creativity (which is wild)—it’s how it transports you somewhere else entirely. Listening to this album feels less like pressing play and more like stepping into Carles DJ’s weird, wonderful brain.
Here’s the random thought to leave you with: if Shark Man and Galaxy One ever teamed up, would they fight or throw the ultimate intergalactic rave? Either way, I’d buy tickets.
