Written by Enrico Favaron
Rosalía is back, and she hasn’t returned with just another release — she’s unveiled a fully realized artistic era. The rollout began with the single “Berghain,” a boundary-pushing introduction that signaled a daring shift in direction. Now, with the arrival of the full album LUX — Latin for “light” — she delivers on that promise, guiding listeners through a journey that moves from shadow into illumination.
From start to finish, LUX feels like a meticulously crafted masterwork. Rosalía pushes her artistry into new territory, fusing genres with striking originality: classical influences, pop sensibilities, avant-garde experimentation, flamenco heritage, and sweeping orchestral arrangements all converge into a sound that feels both global and entirely personal. Her vocal performance is equally ambitious — she sings in 13 different languages, including Italian, stitching them together into a seamless, border-defying experience. One of the project’s most breathtaking moments arrives with the Italian-language track “Mio Cristo Piange Diamanti,” where she balances vulnerability and confidence in a way that haunts long after it ends.
The album’s thematic core revolves around light as transcendence. Though it moves through darkness — heartbreak, uncertainty, and internal fracture — it never stalls there. Instead, she transforms those shadows into clarity. Choirs bloom around her, strings swell beneath her, and the journey becomes less like a listening experience and more like a spiritual ascent. The experimentation never feels alienating; its emotional resonance anchors it firmly in accessibility.
In a pop landscape often driven by instant gratification, LUX stands as a bold, uncompromising statement. It is not merely a collection of songs; it is a cinematic and conceptual work that feels destined to endure long after its release cycle. For anyone wondering whether Rosalía could elevate her artistry beyond her previous milestones, LUX answers with undeniable triumph: profound, genre-defying, and radiant from within.
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