Alpha is authority through rebirth. Fierce, ambitious, and emotionally layered, the album captures CL reclaiming her throne after years of silence, blending power, vulnerability, and artistic freedom into a bold and long-awaited statement. It’s confident, meaningful, and culturally important — even if uneven in execution.
Sonically, the record blends hip hop, trap, pop-rap, R&B, electronic textures, experimental touches, and K-pop influences with polished and occasionally raw production. Beats hit hard, flows remain sharp, and melodies balance aggression with introspection. The sound is eclectic and ambitious, though sometimes fragmented in cohesion.
Lyrically, Alpha explores identity, independence, trauma, resilience, fame, rebirth, empowerment, and self-definition. The writing is deeply personal and confrontational, reflecting CL’s struggles, freedom, and artistic rebirth. She sounds authoritative yet vulnerable, turning personal history into narrative strength.
The 3.7 rating reflects strong identity, cultural impact, and emotional honesty with moderate cohesion. The album excels in message, confidence, lyrical depth, and legacy weight, but its inconsistent pacing, stylistic jumps, and uneven track strength slightly reduce narrative flow and replay smoothness. Some tracks feel monumental, others more transitional.
Alpha stands as one of the most important comeback albums in K-pop history. Powerful, symbolic, and emotionally charged, it marks CL’s true artistic liberation — even if tighter cohesion could have elevated it into undisputed classic territory.
Favorite Track: Tie a Cherry
Skip Track: Chuck
Disclaimer: This Is my opinion based on personal taste and emotions.
The skip tracks are not bad songs but just songs that are less memorable.
