Glad to see the discourse has finally turned against Ariana and Cynthia because they’ve been acting unhinged for years and it’s not cute, they need help
Billboard critics are impressed by the performance of ROSALÍA’s album LUX on the U.S. charts, noting that it represents a major step forward for the development of classical music, as well as the beginning of a major turning point for Spanish-language albums on the charts.
“This is an album that challenges every standard: for ROSALÍA, for Spanish-language music, and for pop and commercial music as a whole. It’s a complex album, performed in many different languages by a pop star, yet presented in a highly sophisticated classical format. I don’t know how much ROSALÍA shared with her team throughout the process, but I imagine there must have been some concern. Would it work? Would it be too much? Would it be difficult for the TikTok generation to consume? Would short-form consumption degrade the product? How do you promote something like this? How do you make people listen? And yet, everything worked out. She achieved the biggest debut of her career with an extremely complex musical work. It’s something both exciting and unprecedented for ROSALÍA and for the music industry.”
“Think about it: entering the top 5 of a chart dominated by global megastars, especially with an experimental album that blends genres and is sung in 13 languages? It’s remarkable, especially for someone who is pushing artistic boundaries (experimental and operatic) instead of chasing hit formulas. Someone who is carving her own path internationally and redefining Spanish-language albums on a global scale. This performance is a major victory. It shows her growth and opens doors for even more mainstream recognition without sacrificing her artistic credibility.”
Today I’ve:
- been on two trains
- not eaten enough
- struggled in my third language
- not drank nearly enough water
It’s great to be travelling again ☺️