Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1
Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1 | ||||
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EP / Mixtape by Kim Petras | ||||
Released | 1 October 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
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Length | 23:10 | |||
Label | BunHead | |||
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Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1 is the second extended play by German singer-songwriter Kim Petras.[3][4] It was released on 1 October 2018 through her own label, BunHead.[5] Petras began promoting the EP in mid-September, posting heavily edited photos to Instagram of herself, according to Paper, "styled as a sexy dead Victoria's Secret angel/Hades side-chick/goth middle schooler's notebook-doodled fantasy.[6] She later posted to Twitter that she "[couldn't] wait to share" a collaboration with Elvira.[6] Three vinyl LP pressings were released on 20 September 2019: a "pink and white galaxy swirl" and a clear vinyl, which were exclusive to Urban Outfitters in the US, and a neon pink pressing which is a general retail release. The songs from the EP were incorporated into the full-length follow-up Turn Off the Light, which was released as her second mixtape one year later on 1 October 2019.
Music
The EP opens with "Omen", inspired by the Halloween soundtrack,[7] and contains "ominous production" and "heavenly vocals" by Petras before transitioning into "Close Your Eyes", called a "zombie-fied banger" with a "racing beat" by Idolator.[8] "TRANSylvania" does not feature much of Petras' vocals, but includes a "throbbing bass and haunting sound effects".[8] The title track "Turn Off the Light" drew inspiration from Britney Spears' album Blackout[7] and features lyrics about "dangerous love" and a guest appearance from Elvira, who states: "Embrace your fear, don't dare to run. Only then will you be what you're meant to become."[8] The "dark, dance-pop banger" was described as "LGBTQ+ excellence" by MTV News.[1] "Tell Me It's a Nightmare" also concerns the theme of dangerous love, while "I Don't Wanna Die..." is a "synth-driven" song that, according to Idolator, could be heard at clubs.[8] "In the Next Life" is a "dark pop" track and an "electro-kissed banger", while closing track "Boo! Bitch!" was considered to contain the same elements as "I Don't Wanna Die..."[8]
Accolades
Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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Idolator | Top 20 Best EPs, Mixtapes and Playlists of 2018 | 13 | [9] |
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Omen" |
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| 1:40 |
2. | "Close Your Eyes" |
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| 3:56 |
3. | "Transylvania" |
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| 2:59 |
4. | "Turn Off the Light" (featuring Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) |
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| 3:12 |
5. | "Tell Me It's a Nightmare" |
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| 4:09 |
6. | "I Don't Wanna Die..." |
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| 2:07 |
7. | "In the Next Life" |
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| 3:45 |
8. | "Boo! Bitch!" |
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| 1:22 |
Total length: | 23:10 |
Notes
- "Omen" is stylised as "o m e n".
- "Transylvania" is stylised as "TRANSylvania".
- "I Don't Wanna Die..." is stylised in sentence case on some platforms and in all lowercase on others.
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] | 21 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] | 45 |
References
- ^ a b Manzella, Sam (29 October 2021). "Bop Shop: Songs From Megan Thee Stallion, Lana Del Rey, Kim Petras, And More". MTV News. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ Bote, Joshua (October 1, 2018). "Kim Petras Summons Elvira For Horror-Themed Mixtape 'Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1'". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Neid, Mike (October 1, 2018). "Spooky! Stream Kim Petras' Halloween-Themed 'Turn Off The Light, Vol. 1' Mixtape". Idolator.
- ^ Fair, Anne (October 1, 2018). "KIM PETRAS DROPS HALLOWEEN-INSPIRED MIXTAPE FEATURING ELVIRA". AltPress. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1 by Kim Petras". iTunes Store. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ a b Goldfine, Jael (21 September 2018). "WTF Is Kim Petras Up To?". Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ a b Dommu, Rose. "Kim Petras's Track-by-Track Breakdown of Her Halloween Mixtape Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1". Out.com. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Nied, Mike (1 October 2018). "Spooky! Stream Kim Petras' Halloween-Themed 'Turn Off The Light, Vol. 1' EP Here". Idolator. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ Wass, Mike (2 January 2019). "The 20 Best EPs, Mixtapes & Playlists Of 2018". Idolator.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "TURN OFF THE LIGHT, VOL. 1 / Kim Petras - TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
- ^ "Kim Petras Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ "Kim Petras Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
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