Parálisis Permanente
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Eduardo Benavente, Nacho Canut, Javier Benavente, Johnny Canut |
| Defunct | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Spain |
| Products | Rock music recordings, EPs, albums, singles |
Parálisis Permanente was a Spanish rock ensemble active during the 1980s, acknowledged as trailblazers of the "dark sound" within the Movida Madrileña cultural wave.
Biography
The band originated circa 1981, founded by Eduardo Benavente (guitar) and Nacho Canut (bass), both previously part of Alaska y los Pegamoides, along with their brothers Javier Benavente (vocals) and Johnny Canut (drums). This formation produced an EP that was later incorporated into their 1995 compilation titled Singles y Primeras Grabaciones.
Following Javier's exit, Eduardo assumed lead vocal duties, steering their musical direction away from the pop style of Pegamoides toward a more somber tone reminiscent of groups such as Gabinete Caligari.
In January 1982, Tic-Tac released their initial EP, which had been recorded in November 1981 as a split record with Gabinete Caligari. It included tracks like "Autosuficiencia" and "Tengo un pasajero," accompanied by a promotional video for "Autosuficiencia." This split was subsequently reissued by DRO and Tres Cipreses, featuring updated cover art inspired by the film Freaks. Early in 1982, Tres Cipreses issued their second EP, Quiero Ser Santa, containing songs such as "Quiero ser Santa" and "Un día en Texas," the latter drawing influence from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Soon after, Nacho Canut departed to collaborate with Dinarama alongside Alaska (singer). Rafa Balmaseda, formerly of Glutamato Ye-Yé and Derribos Arias, stepped in on bass, while Ana Curra, ex-Pegamoide member, joined as keyboardist.
Their debut album El Acto was recorded in July 1982, showcasing a darker punk aesthetic that contributed to Spain’s post-punk movement. The record featured Spanish-language versions of David Bowie's "Heroes" (retitled Héroes) and The Stooges' "I Wanna Be Your Dog" (renamed Quiero ser tu Perro). Although independently produced, the album achieved notable success within Spanish music charts.
In 1983, they released their last single "Nacidos para Dominar." Tragically, later that year Eduardo, Ana, and drummer Toti lost their lives in a car accident while traveling from a concert in León to a festival in Zaragoza, which resulted in the group's disbandment.
Studio albums
- LP El Acto – 1982
- LP Los Singles (compilation) – 1984
- CD Singles y Primeras Grabaciones (compilation) – 1995
- CD Grabaciones Completas 1981-1983 (compilation) – 2001
EPs
- Split EP with Gabinete Caligari containing "Autosuficiencia" and "Tengo un Pasajero" – 1981
- EP Quiero ser santa – 1982
Singles
- "Nacidos para dominar" / "Sangre" – 1983