Is Turn Off the Light a good place to start with Kim Petras?

Yes, Turn Off the Light is recommended as a starting point for new Kim Petras listeners. Dark pop anthems intertwine with pulsating beats and horror-inspired themes, creating a thrillingly funhouse atmosphere. When Kim Petras released 'Turn Off the Light' in January 2019, it followed her breakout singles and established her as a rising star in pop music. This mixtape marked her first major project since signing with a major label and was a pivotal step in her career as she embraced a distinct Halloween-themed aesthetic.

Who is Turn Off the Light for?

Turn Off the Light works well if you're into wave-like pacing with intensity shifts, haunting themes of love and and for a late-night drive.

How many songs are on Turn Off the Light?

Turn Off the Light has 18 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Turn Off the Light

Kim Petras · 2019

52 min · 18 tracks · pop music

Dark pop anthems intertwine with pulsating beats and horror-inspired themes, creating a thrillingly funhouse atmosphere.

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Top tracks — play these first

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There Will Be Blood Start here — This track stands out for its cinematic production and gripping narrative, embodying the album's horror theme while delivering an infectious pop hook.
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Bloody Valentine — Combining catchy melodies with haunting lyrics about love and loss, this song exemplifies Petras's ability to fuse dark imagery with mainstream appeal.
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TRANSylvania — With its playful yet eerie soundscape, this track encapsulates the mixtape's overall vibe while showcasing Petras’s flair for blending genres.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends pop with horror themes, showcasing strong production and cohesive songwriting.

What we noticed

The album opens with a haunting intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent tempo and thematic cohesion around horror motifs.
Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and synth-driven arrangements that create an immersive soundscape, particularly in tracks like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'Massacre'.
The last three tracks shift to a more reflective tone, with 'Tell Me It’s a Nightmare' and 'i don’t wanna die…' providing a contrast to the earlier high-energy anthems.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

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

wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
haunting themes of love and
for a late-night drive
danceable beats for party energy
engaging storytelling through dark humor

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
seek lighthearted, carefree vibes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Kim Petras's identity and reputation in the pop music scene.
Themes: Halloween horror· dark pop anthems· cinematic bloodlust
Career context: When Kim Petras released 'Turn Off the Light' in January 2019, it followed her breakout singles and established her as a rising star in pop music. This mixtape marked her first major project since signing with a major label and was a pivotal step in her career as she embraced a distinct Halloween-themed aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors: Charli XCX· Dua Lipa· Tove Lo