Kim Petras - TURN OFF THE LIGHT (2019/2021) [Hi-Res]

Turn Off the Light is the second studio album by German singer Kim Petras. It was released on 1 October 2019 through her own label, BunHead. The compilation album was originally announced as the EP Turn Off the Light, Vol. 2 – the sequel to Petras' 2018 EP Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1 – although it was ultimately released as a full-length compilation album comprising the eight songs from the first volume and nine new songs recorded for the second volume.

Turn Off the Light received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production, lyricism, themes and Petras' vocal performance. On October 23, 2020, Petras announced that she would be releasing a third and final Turn Off the Light volume in October 2021. She shared that the reason for the release date was her desire to perform the songs live for her fans upon release, something she couldn't do if it was released in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "I can't do it if I can't perform it live for you guys, immediately. I have to. It needs to be fresh, and there's a bunch of stuff I want to do to make it really epic." However, to hold fans over until 2021, she released the single "Party Till I Die," immediately following the announcement of the third installment.

"This album is just a lot of fun, and it accomplishes exactly what it aimed to do – an album full of spooky Halloween pop that would probably make a nice addition to a spooky costume party. It’s a weird concept for sure, especially since Petras has only emerged as a true rising star in the pop genre recently. You can tell that she just wanted to have fun with this one though, and that’s reflected in the creativity on show here. Maybe it’s not for everyone, but if you want some Halloween-themed pop to put you in the mood for the season, look no further than “TURN OFF THE LIGHT”." (Dani Cross, mercurialmusicvg)