When Rosalía announced her album Lux last month, she described the album as the “emotional arc of feminine mystique, transformation, and transcendence,” hinting at heady themes and high-minded production.

The Spanish star more than delivered. Lux is out now, showcasing operatic inspirations, collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra, and careful training Rosalia perfected through years of work. Rolling Stone lauded Lux as an instant classic, calling it “a truly timeless work of art” that “no other pop star could have made.”

It’s also a deeply personal album. Already, the lyrics in 14 languages have turned stans into forensic analysts as they try to decipher the meaning in each line. The star also alludes to intimate moments in her life: She taps música mexicana’s

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