All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 7

November 7, 2025

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  • Rosalía's new album, 'Lux', is described as a jaw-dropping, career-defining project featuring collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra and Björk, showcasing technical excellence across 13 languages. 
  • Young Miko's second album, 'Do Not Disturb', is positioned as a major star-making release, capitalizing on her current momentum from touring with Billie Eilish and the global rise of Puerto Rican pop and trap music. 
  • The compilation 'All Things Go: 10 Years' is surprisingly cohesive and high-quality, serving as an excellent vehicle for music discovery, highlighted by the impactful track 'Jesus and John Wayne' by Googly Eyes, August Ponthier, and Joy Aladakun. 

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Podcast Introduction and Structure
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(00:00:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The show will cover Rosalia first, followed by other new music with Liz Felix.
  • Summary: The hosts introduce the episode of All Songs Considered, note explicit language, and outline the structure: Rosalia discussion with Ana Maria Sayre, followed by other new music with Liz Felix. They briefly mention a new Wings compilation.
Rosalia’s Ambitious New Album
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(00:03:42)
  • Key Takeaway: Rosalia’s new album, Lux, is a massive, technically excellent swing incorporating classical music and 13 languages.
  • Summary: Stephen and Ana Maria discuss Rosalia’s new album, Lux, noting its collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra and guests like Bjork. They praise its innovative scope and Rosalia’s dedication to mastering new styles, such as the year-long training for the song ‘Mio Cristo’.
Rosalia’s Global Artistic Philosophy
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(00:06:37)
  • Key Takeaway: Rosalia’s work is technically excellent across genres, driven by a philosophy of embracing the world’s sounds.
  • Summary: The discussion confirms the technical quality of Rosalia’s classical elements. They address criticism about her incorporating sounds from various cultures, emphasizing her view that ’the world fits into me and I fit into the world'.
Young Miko’s Star-Making Record
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(00:11:06)
  • Key Takeaway: Young Miko’s album Do Not Disturb is positioned for a major commercial breakthrough, capitalizing on the global rise of Puerto Rican music.
  • Summary: Stephen and Liz discuss Young Miko’s second album, noting her high-profile touring (with Billie Eilish) and current relevance in the Latin music scene. The production suggests a major commercial push.
All Things Go 10 Year Compilation
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(00:19:07)
  • Key Takeaway: The festival compilation is surprisingly cohesive and features lyrically deep tracks, notably ‘Jesus and John Wayne’.
  • Summary: The hosts review the 10th-anniversary compilation for the All Things Go festival. They praise its quality and highlight the standout track ‘Jesus and John Wayne’ for its sharp critique of religious hypocrisy.
Portugal. The Man’s Diverse Sound
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(00:25:39)
  • Key Takeaway: Portugal. The Man’s 10th album, Shish, is liberated from their big hit and showcases their full, weird range from metal to pop.
  • Summary: The discussion centers on Portugal. The Man’s new album, Shish, which features thrash metal and psychedelia. They note the band did not alter their sound to chase the success of ‘Feel It Still’ and that this album feels liberated.
Mavis Staples’ Enduring Relevance
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(00:30:18)
  • Key Takeaway: Mavis Staples’ new album, Sad and Beautiful World, is timely and meaningful due to her lived experience and powerful voice.
  • Summary: Stephen and Liz discuss the new album from the 86-year-old legend. They praise the soulful anthem ‘Chicago’ and note how her covers, like ‘Beautiful Strangers,’ feel deeply meaningful coming from an artist with such a long history of protest music.
New Music Lightning Round
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(00:35:40)
  • Key Takeaway: A rapid-fire list of other notable releases, including new work from Juana Molina and The Mountain Goats.
  • Summary: The hosts quickly highlight several other albums: Juana Molina’s Doga, Liam Kazar’s Pilot Light, The Mountain Goats’ musical Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkin, The Cranberries’ MTV Unplugged recording, and Sarathi Korwar’s There Is Beauty There Already.
Favorite Songs of the Week
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(00:40:06)
  • Key Takeaway: Liz chose a track from the All Things Go compilation; Stephen chose a track from Rosalia’s Lux.
  • Summary: The hosts conclude by naming their favorite song from the week’s listening. Liz picks ‘Jesus and John Wayne,’ while Stephen selects ‘Reliquia’ from the Rosalia album, which he calls his probable favorite album of 2025.