El aguante es un álbum de Charly García lanzado en 1998. Grabado en Estudio Say No More, Buenos Aires. Producción a cargo de Charly García. Escuchalo completo en LyricStream.
Recorded mostly in his own home studio, this album delves into the concept of 'Constant Concept' and the aesthetic of chaos. It is an album that mixes original compositions with covers of songs that marked Charly's life, such as 'It Won't Be Wrong' by The Byrds. The production is deliberately noisy and layered with recordings, challenging the cleanliness of his previous albums.
Songs like 'El aguante' and 'Kill My Mother' reflect a state of constant confrontation with the industry and society. The album features the participation of Gabriel Senanes' string orchestra, providing a classical contrast to the prevailing sonic disorder. Charly's voice sounds more worn out, but charged with a dramatic expressiveness that fits the album's concept.
This work marks the climax of his most controversial stage, where life performance and the work merged into one thing. Although it did not have the commercial success of its predecessors, it is a key piece for understanding his artistic evolution toward pure experimentation. It is a brave album that prioritizes brutal honesty over technical neatness.