Look Around by Carlos Legaz & DJ Spider: A Trip Down Memory Lane (or the Dance Floor)
Alright, let’s talk about Look Around, the 2004 gem from Carlos Legaz and DJ Spider, courtesy of Spain’s Morbido Records. If you’re into Electronic music with a side of Progressive House, Tech House, and Tribal House vibes, this is your jam—or at least it was back in the mid-2000s when everyone thought neon wristbands were a good idea.
The album gives us three mixes of the titular track “Look Around,” because apparently one wasn’t enough to contain its awesomeness. Spoiler alert: they all slap, but I’m gonna zoom in on two that really stuck with me.
First up, “Look Around (Mix 1)”—this one kicks off like a caffeinated squirrel discovering EDM for the first time. It’s got that classic tribal percussion that makes your feet move before your brain catches up. There’s something hypnotic about how the beats build without ever feeling overdone. Like, sure, it’s not reinventing the wheel, but who needs a new wheel when the old one rolls this smooth? This mix feels like the soundtrack to a rooftop party where everyone pretends they’ve got their life together. You know the vibe.
Then there’s “Look Around (Mix 3)”, which takes things down a notch but still keeps the groove alive. It’s darker, moodier, and kinda feels like sneaking through a dimly lit club while pretending you’re cooler than you actually are. The bassline here? Chef’s kiss. It’s deep enough to make you forget you’re listening to a track almost two decades old. Honestly, if this came out today, TikTok would lose its collective mind.
Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not saying Look Around changed my life or anything. But what it does do is remind me why house music has always been such a staple in the scene. It doesn’t try too hard; it just lets the rhythm do the talking. And sometimes, that’s all you need.
Final thoughts? Listening to this album in 2023 feels like finding an old mixtape in your car’s glove compartment—a little dusty, maybe slightly outdated, but full of charm. Weirdly enough, it made me wonder if Carlos Legaz and DJ Spider ever thought their beats would end up being reviewed by some random person on the internet nearly 20 years later. Probably not. But hey, here we are.
So grab your headphones (or dust off those old ones), crank up the volume, and take a trip back to 2004. Just don’t blame me if you start craving Jägerbombs and low-rise jeans afterward.
