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Turn Off the Light

Kim Petras · 2019

52 min · 18 tracks · pop music

A haunting blend of dark pop aesthetics and pulsating electronic beats that explore themes of love and mortality.

Why this album works

'Turn Off the Light' received significant acclaim for its bold thematic content and production quality, establishing Kim Petras as a distinct voice in pop music. The mixtape helped her achieve chart success, including placements on various Billboard lists, which further expanded her fanbase and visibility within the music industry.
Best for
wave-like pacing with intensity shifts haunting themes of love and for a late-night drive
Context
Released on January 1, 2019, 'Turn Off the Light' marked a critical moment in Kim Petras's career as her debut project after gaining attention with singles like 'I Don't Want It at All.' This mixtape showcased her unique sound that blends pop with darker themes, positioning her as a rising star in the genre. Following this release, she further solidified her identity as an artist unafraid to explore complex topics within catchy frameworks.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Purgatory 2:08
  • 2 There Will Be Blood Standout 3:17
  • 3 Bloody Valentine Standout 2:41
  • 4 Wrong Turn 3:20
  • 5 <demons> 1:57
  • 6 Massacre 3:26
  • 7 Knives 2:20
  • 8 Death by Sex 3:22
  • 9 o m e n 1:39
  • 10 Close Your Eyes 3:55
  • 11 TRANSylvania 2:59
  • 12 Turn Off the Light Standout 3:11
  • 13 Tell Me It’s a Nightmare 4:08
  • 14 i don’t wanna die… 2:06
  • 15 In the Next Life 3:44
  • 16 Boo! Bitch! 1:21
  • 17 Everybody Dies 3:24
  • 18 Party Till I Die 3:34

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