Rosalia returned to music and did so in a masterful way: with her new work titled 'Lux'. Her fourth album is receiving a shower of praise from critics and has been described as "dazzling", "radical", and "visionary". The work is centered on spirituality, and the album's colors perfectly reflect this essence. The album has received praise from media outlets such as Rolling Stone, The Guardian, the BBC, Variety, and The Independent, all of which highlight the singer's courage in completely distancing herself from her previous work and embarking on a project of ambition unprecedented in the current pop landscape. According to reports, Rolling Stone was the first to react. The publication awarded it five stars and described it as "dazzling." In fact, Rosalia shared the news via her Instagram stories. The Independent, for its part, highlighted her constant evolution in creating "a truly spectacular and ambitious work." Variety praised this ambition, noting that Rosalia reinvents herself through a "spiritual odyssey." The publication adds that the album “demands your full attention and the reward is transcendence.”

The Guardian, also with 5 stars, considers it “a demanding and singular fusion of the classic and the chaotic that no one else could have achieved.”

A concept album

From the striking cover in which she appears dressed as a nun, Rosalia makes her intentions clear with an intense and symbolically rich work. 'Lux' is a sonic journey that blends melodramatic pianos, violins, echoes of Holy Week, flamenco handclaps, church choirs, ballads, Italian song, and touches of Portuguese, Mexican, and Arabic music. Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra and arranged by Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw, the BBC describes it as “a radical and rebellious operatic work unlike anything else in the pop world,” already wondering if it's the best album of the year. One of the most significant endorsements came from Madonna. The Queen of Pop, who was able to hear the album before its release, She dedicated an effusive message to her on Instagram: "Thank you, Rosalia. I can't stop listening to it! You are a true visionary!"With critics at her feet, Rosalia has also received great praise from her fans, who value this great leap forward the artist has taken. In recent interviews, the Catalan singer has highlighted her love for God and her faith. Furthermore, the album makes clear references to women considered saints, such as Clare of Assisi.