Chercán: Canto De Silicio

Chercán is a progressive rock quartet hailing from Chile and Canto De Silicio is their sophomore effort. A concept album that explores the intersection of scientific and technological progress, blending elements of reality and fiction through a vision that moves between the contemporary world and possible futures. Throughout the record, these advances become a lens through which to examine their possibilities, contradictions, and potential consequences, drawing metaphorical parallels with humanity and its own evolution. As the boundaries between what is real and what is imagined begin to blur, the album invites listeners to question the direction in which we are heading and the future we are shaping.

The music is dark and heavy, expressing the ominous outlook of the album concept. This is countered with ethereal atmospheric interludes creating a musical balance. The saxophone playing of Matías Bahamondes Martínez screams and wails throughout the album conjuring moments of King Crimson and Krokofant. “Canto De Silicio� is intriguing musically, guest musicians add to the varied instrumentation with violin, viola, and cello. “Pareidolia� opens the album and makes a statement with pounding rhythms, heavy guitars and that wailing saxophone. Vocalist Martín Peña Alacid sings in Spanish, but has a powerful confident delivery, and good tone. The band display deft intricacy; listen to drummer Rodrigo González Mera guide them through the ending of �En Lo Incierto�. The somber opening of “Ojos De Cristal� shows they are as adept at the softer moments, the strings create a beautiful intro. The band’s strength lies in their instrumental prowess and their ability to blend raw intensity while injecting subtle moments. I’d like to see them bring their instrumental side to the forefront.

Fav Tracks: “Pareidolia�, “En Lo Incierto�

Track Listing
1. Pareidolia
2. ∞
3. En lo Incierto 
4. ⇸ 
5. Ojos de Cristal
6. ⫸
7. Pieles de Metal
8. Última Luz
9. ÖŽ
10. Sueño Diferido
11. Materia Invisible
12. La Evolución

Added: November 14th 2026
Reviewer: Eric Porter
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Related Link: Chercan @ bandcamp
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Language: english

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