Album Review - “Lux” by Rosalia

In music, there are few things as underappreciated as the harmonic polygot. Capable of reaching the ears of adoring fans globally without the consistent intrusions of a language barrier, a multilingual singer is a lifetime of education and experience matched with the ultimate luck of inheriting talent. This blessed pairing is why Lux by Rosalia is a generational project that is momentous in its presentation and execution.

Through 49 minutes, listeners are treated to music that borders on genre-less, yet passionate with every line. Songs like "Reliquia," while naturally angelic through its instrumentation, get taken to a new level through Rosalia's booming voice, which finds ways through this project to shift between boisterous and meek at a magical moment's notice.

In a world where 15 songs feel like a musical eternity, the singer makes moments like "Berghain," which features musical icon Björk, feel monumentous. While this would be the sole highlight for most albums, these special creations happen early and often, crafting a project destined to stay on repeat.