Lux Prima


Lux Prima is a collaborative studio album by American singer-songwriter Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Danger Mouse. It was released in March 2019 under BMG Records.

Composition

With Lux Prima, the duo craft "sprawling, soulful cinematic" psych rock. 1960s orchestral pop and the "packed and dusty" sound of 1990s trip hop are also worked in. Other styles featured include disco, funk, soul, and lounge-pop.

Reception

Lux Prima was well received by critics upon release. The Guardian called it "complex and lingering," praising Karen O's songwriting in particular. Pitchfork also praised the album, recognising Karen O and Danger Mouse had "concocted a lush, vivid world on their dreamy and poignant collaboration." Pitchfork did criticize the choruses on the record, saying "Lux Prima works better as a journey than a destination"..."that never sounds better when going nowhere fast." They awarded the album a score of 7.3.

Track listing

All music produced by Danger Mouse.

Personnel

Sourced from AllMusic.
Karen O & Danger Mouse
Additional musicians