Lux, Rosalía’s new album, is a breathtaking odyssey into music’s further reaches

Lux, Rosalía’s New Album: A Breathtaking Odyssey into Music’s Further Reaches

The Spanish star looks forwards rather than backwards, producing results that are thrilling, baffling, and splendidly spooky. While 2025 is marked by a nostalgic revival in music—with Oasis capitalizing on retro styles, Radiohead reemerging as a conventional band, and yet another Beatles documentary and tie-in album—the gravitational pull of rock’n’roll’s past creates a stifling atmosphere fueled by boomer and Gen X sentimentality.

Against this backdrop of musical regression, Rosalía’s Lux stands out as a fearless, confrontational, and confidently unconventional record. The album cover, featuring the Catalan artist dressed as a nun, signals her commitment to a new path that refuses to turn back.

Breaking Previous Boundaries

Rosalía has previously explored flamenco, electronica, and reggaeton across three releases, gaining significant popularity, especially in the Spanish-speaking world. However, with Lux, she shatters all expectations, embarking on a breathtaking journey into experimental music’s outer limits.

Rosalía emerges as an heir to Björk, who symbolically passes on the baton by featuring on the rambunctiously odd single "Berghain."

This bold direction underscores Rosalía’s evolution, positioning her far beyond conventional pop frameworks.

Summary

Rosalía’s Lux boldly rejects nostalgia, delivering a fearless, experimental album that marks her evolution as a visionary artist in contemporary music.

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The Irish Times The Irish Times — 2025-11-07

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