Rosalía's fourth studio album, Lux, has been named the best album of 2025 by The Guardian, which praised the Spanish singer for balancing pop and classical, experimentation and accessibility on her 'monumental, maximalist opus'. The album, split into four movements and sung in 13 languages, explores themes of feminine mystique, religious transcendence and bodily transformation, often through the lens of female saints.
The album features the London Symphony Orchestra and contributions from Pulitzer prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, among many collaborators. Despite its scholarly ambitions, Lux remains playful and accessible, with Rosalía's voice conveying a sense of wonder reminiscent of Björk's 1990s peak. The album includes standout tracks such as the Italian piano ballad 'Mio Cristo Piange Diamanti', which ends with a comedic string crescendo and segues into the single 'Berghain' featuring Björk.
Lux has become Rosalía's first album to break the Top 5 in both the UK and US charts, driven by undeniable pop songs like 'Divinize' (her only English-language track) and 'La Yugular'. The album balances experimentation with accessibility, offering a deep well of hidden treasure that rewards repeated listens. Critics have described it as 'pop on a maximalist scale' and 'a banquet' compared to other 2025 pop releases.
