Calla Announce First New Album In 19 Years De Facto: Hear “Paralyzed”
Nearly two decades away and Calla are diving straight back in with a full album rather than dipping their toes in gently. That's the kind of confidence we can get behind. After those early 2024 singles suggested they'd found their groove again, De Facto feels like a genuine statement of intent from the New York outfit, and "Paralyzed" shows they've lost none of that angular indie rock edge. For anyone who remembers when Strength In Numbers was doing the rounds, this is a full return; for everyone else, it's a chance to see what two decades of living gives a band's songwriting.
From Stereogum: Calla are back. In 2024, the NYC indie rockers shared "Pick Your Battles," their first music since their 2007 LP Strength In Numbers. Since then, they've put out a bunch of songs: "Killer On The Rampage," "Sinnerman," "Ritualized," and "Your Worst Enemy." Now, they're announcing their long-awaited sixth studio album De Facto. The news comes alongside the release of a new single called "Paralyzed."…