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What Turns You On?

CNBLUE · 2013

43 min · 17 tracks · K-pop

An energetic fusion of rock and K-pop hooks, blending catchy melodies with vibrant instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    One More Time — As the lead single, this track epitomizes the album's upbeat energy with its infectious chorus and dynamic guitar riffs, making it a fan favorite.
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    Lady — Opening the album with a catchy melody and rhythmic groove, 'Lady' sets the tone for the vibrant exploration of love themes throughout the record.
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    Crying Out — This track showcases the band's emotional depth through poignant lyrics and a compelling arrangement, offering a contrast to the more upbeat songs.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic rock elements with K-pop hooks but lacks strong cohesion across its length.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving guitar riffs and layered harmonies, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
  • Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response structure between lead vocals and backing harmonies, enhancing the energetic feel.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • playful melodies for gatherings
  • catchy hooks for road trips
  • uplifting energy for workouts
  • emotional moments with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek slow, introspective music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, What Turns You On? is CNBLUE's third studio album and marks their continued evolution in the K-pop scene following their successful previous album, Ear Fun. At this point in their career, CNBLUE had solidified their presence in both South Korea and internationally, gaining recognition for their instrumental prowess and songwriting skills.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Lady 3:19
  • 2 One More Time 3:12
  • 3 CHANGE 3:15
  • 4 Blind Love 4:03
  • 5 Don’t Care 3:25
  • 6 Greedy Man 3:25
  • 7 Robot 3:18
  • 8 Crying Out 3:47
  • 9 I can’t believe 3:22
  • 10 Starlit Night 5:27
  • 11 Let me know 3:37
  • 12 Robot (English version) 3:16

Disc 2

  • 1 Hey You (a-nation musicweek Charge Go! ウイダーinゼリー ROCK NATION @ 国立代々木競技場第一体育館 2012.8.12)
  • 2 kimio (a-nation musicweek Charge Go! ウイダーinゼリー ROCK NATION @ 国立代々木競技場第一体育館 2012.8.12)
  • 3 In My Head (a-nation musicweek Charge Go! ウイダーinゼリー ROCK NATION @ 国立代々木競技場第一体育館 2012.8.12)
  • 4 One More Time (Music Video)
  • 5 One More Time (Special Feature)

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