Kim Petras: Halloween Queen

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Did Kim Petras invent Halloween? After hearing her latest contribution to the spooky month of October I’d say YES. Petras has been teasing the deadly project for a while now as fans bled out for the release date. Petras released her second part of Turn Off the Light and it DELIVERED. Featuring eight new scary tracks, Petras has proved yet again that she thrives in the dark shadows of Halloween.

Opening track, “Purgatory” is as terrifying as you’d think. Organ-like chords intro the song as Kim’s hyper-produced harmonizing vocals carry the song into what could easily be a club banger. Cue the strobe lights and smoky stage. While “There Will Be Blood” is a chanty anthem for the pop stans still ready to rage. Petras sings, “there will be blood, run for your life, go on and say, go on and say your last goodbye.” Although the sentiment is harsh, you can’t deny the pop beats are prevalent and pure fun.

“<demons>” and “Knives” are two interludes off the album that could double as a haunted house soundtrack. “Knives” will give you chills down your spine as the sharpening of knives echoes throughout the two and half minute long track. “<demons>” has more of a deep house feel with a spoken word intro saying, “The spirits are living in the house possessed, they never existed in physical form, they only exist in spirit form, It’s true evil, demons.” Add this to your workout playlist and watch those calories die off. This beat could get your grandma dancing down the runway. Heavy production and explicit pop-centric lyrics make this album iconic in every way.

 

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A Kim Petras Halloween

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Pulsing dance/pop synths are the highlight of each track off this spooky mixtape. Kim Petras has already mastered pop but proves she has a dark/dance side on TURN OFF THE LIGHT, VOL. 1. 

Starting with “Close Your Eyes,” you’re immediately swept into another world; a sweaty dance club around mid-October, filled with runny eyeliner, fishnets, and a harsh beat twisting through your blood. Petras’ punky vocals push through every musical layer possible, hitting the highest notes over a glorious dance drop. Picture ballroom ceilings draped in cobwebs and red velvet; that’s how grimy yet enchanting this mixtape feels.

“Turn Off The Light” has a similar backbeat as the iconic “Thriller” complete with a vocal sound bite from none other than Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. While “Tell Me It’s A Nightmare” has a vintage Lady Gaga feel (think “Judas” or “Monster”); so dramatic-pop, it hurts.

Fans flooded Kim with love and support for the new Halloween-inspired music. Petras tweeted: “I’m so happy u guys ! I love you more than I could ever express”

If you’re not in the spooky spirit, listen to this on repeat all October and you’ll be transformed into a wicked pop witch.


 

Halloween Party Songs

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Carve the pumpkins, hang the cobwebs, and pour the candy. Here are some tunes to get your guests moving and grooving for the spooky night.

“Haunted” – Beyoncé

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Beyoncé in her “Haunted” music video (image: billboard.com)

“I Put A Spell On You” – Annie Lennox

“Time Warp” – The Rocky Horror Picture Show

“Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)” – Yeah Yeah Yeah’s

“Monster” – Kanye West

“Disturbia” – Rihanna

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A scene from 2004’s Phantom of the Opera (image: popsugar.com)

“Hocus Pocus (Original Mix)” – Marnik

“Don’t Fear the Reaper” – Caesars

“Witchcraft” – Frank Sinatra

“Pills N Potions” – Nicki Minaj

“The Phantom of the Opera” – Andrew Lloyd Webber

“The Hills” – The Weeknd

“She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)” – David Guetta

                              “My Boo” – Usher


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