Turn Off the Light (mixtape)

This article is about the Kim Petras mixtape. For other albums and EPs, see Turn Off the Light (disambiguation).
Turn Off the Light
Mixtape by
Kim Petras
Released1 October 2019 (2019-10-01)
Recorded2018–2019
Genre
Length48:58
Language
  • English
  • German
Label
Producer
Kim Petras chronology
Clarity
(2019) 		Turn Off the Light
(2019) 		Slut Pop
(2022)

Turn Off the Light is the second mixtape by German singer Kim Petras.[4][5] It was released on 1 October 2019 and originally through her own label, BunHead. The album was originally supposed to be released in two volumes, Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 – although it was ultimately released as a full-length album comprising the eight songs from the first volume and nine new songs recorded for the second volume.[6]

Turn Off the Light was met with near-universal critical acclaim upon release. Critics praised the production, especially the dark and club-infused sound with elements like blood-curdling beats and demonic synths. Multiple tracks were highlighted by reviewers for their catchy melodies and spooky vibes. The album was seen as both danceable and thematically fitting for Halloween with its horror influences like haunted choirs and creepy sound effects. Petras' vocal performances were also praised by the majority of critics.

  1. ^ Donelson, Marcy. "Kim Petras Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  2. ^ Berard, Oleva (October 1, 2019). "Kim Petras owns Halloween with 'TURN OFF THE LIGHT'". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  3. ^ a b Jacobs, Mick (17 October 2019). "Kim Petras: Turn Off the Light". Spectrum Culture. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  4. ^ @kimpetras (29 September 2019). "i have a surprise for u about turn of the light.... i know u were expecting vol 2 but I'm giving u the whole damn story. today's ur last chance to pre-save n add https://kimpetras.ffm.to/totl" (Tweet). Retrieved 30 September 2019 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Daw, Stephen (4 September 2019). "Kim Petras Is Bringing You More Spooky Tunes With 'Turn Off the Light Vol. 2'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
  6. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (15 March 2019). "Kim Petras confirms Turn Off The Light, Vol. 2 EP for later this year". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 21 October 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2019.