Rosalía – ‘Lux’ review: an arresting album of astonishing scope and ambition
Rosalía’s fourth album [translate:'Lux'] explores new territory by blending operatic elements, orchestral arrangements, and vibrant electronic sounds. The Spanish artist continues to evolve creatively with each release.
On her 2017 debut album [translate:'Los Ángeles'], Rosalía revived ancient flamenco cantes by bringing them into a contemporary context. Her 2018 follow-up, [translate:'El Mal Querer'], served as her baccalaureate thesis and offered a modern interpretation of Andalusian music, mixing it with pop and hip-hop influences. Then in 2022, [translate:'Motomami'] took her sound to Latin America, weaving reggaeton and experimental electronics into her unique style.
At 33 years old, Rosalía’s latest and most daring album yet is [translate:'Lux']. It spans entire worlds and astral planes, bridging Earth and concepts of heaven. The album showcases her singing in 13 different languages, including Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Latin, and Sicilian.
She devoted a year to perfecting the lyrics, initially using Google Translate for instinctive drafts, then collaborating with professional translators to ensure each line was both natural and musically fitting. The album’s concept was influenced by Rosalía’s deep dive into [translate:'hagiographies'], drawing inspiration from stories of female saints and saint-like figures from diverse religions and cultures worldwide.
“’Lux’ contains not just whole worlds, but astral planes, bridging the gap between Earth and whatever you believe heaven to be.”
Author's summary: [translate:'Lux'] marks Rosalía’s boldest artistic journey yet, merging global languages and spiritual themes into a rich, genre-defying musical experience.
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