Rosalía – ‘Lux’ review: an arresting album of astonishing scope and ambition

Rosalía’s fourth album, 'Lux', explores new musical territory by blending operatic elements, orchestral movements, and vibrant electronic sounds. The Spanish artist continuously reinvents her sound, reflecting a remarkable creative evolution over her career.

Artistic Evolution

Since her 2017 debut Los Ángeles, which revived centuries-old flamenco cantes for the modern era, Rosalía has consistently pushed boundaries. Her 2018 album El Mal Querer, doubling as her baccalaureate thesis, reimagined Andalusian music by fusing it with pop and hip-hop. The 2022 release Motomami ventured into Latin America, blending reggaeton with experimental electronics.

Exploring New Dimensions in 'Lux'

The 33-year-old's latest work may be her boldest yet. Lux presents not only diverse musical worlds but also astral themes, connecting Earth with spiritual realms. Remarkably, Rosalía sings in 13 languages including Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Latin, and Sicilian.

She dedicated a year to refining the lyrics, first using Google Translate to capture spontaneous ideas, then collaborating closely with expert translators to ensure the lyrics sound natural and melodic in every language.

Inspiration and Concept

The concept behind Lux stems from Rosalía’s deep engagement with hagiographies. She drew inspiration from the lives of female saints and saint-like figures from various religions and cultures worldwide.

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Author’s summary: Rosalía’s Lux boldly expands her artistic vision, merging global languages and spiritual themes into a daring, genre-defying album.

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NME — 2025-11-07