My Army of Lovers

"My Army of Lovers" is a song by Swedish dance music group Army of Lovers, released in March 1990 as the fourth single from their debut album, Disco Extravaganza (1990). The song was written by Tim Norell, Ola Håkansson, Alexander Bard, Anders Hansson and Peo Thyrén. It reuses the instrumental track of "Barbie Goes Around the World" released by the group when they were performing under the name Barbie.

"My Army of Lovers"
Single by Army of Lovers
from the album Disco Extravaganza and Massive Luxury Overdose (1991)
B-side"Scorpio Rising"
ReleasedMay 1990 and July 1991
Genre
Length3:27
LabelTon Son Ton
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Anders Hansson
  • Ola Håkansson
  • Tim Norell
Army of Lovers singles chronology
"Ride the Bullet"
(1990)		 "My Army of Lovers"
(1990)		 "Supernatural"
(1990)
Music video
"My Army of Lovers" on YouTube

Critical reception

Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet described the song as "dreamy".[1] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Pop-flavored dance nugget by Euro-trio has already scored with import-conscious folks. Shuffling hip-hop groove foundation offers sturdy support for mantra-like vocals and an infectious, radio-ready hook."[2] Andy Kastanas from The Charlotte Observer viewed it as "a down tempo Eurobeat marvel that's somewhat reminiscent of the Imagination classic "Just an Illusion" with steamy French female vocals that'll soften you up for the kill."[3] A reviewer from Music & Media commented, "Army of Lovers combine some pretty heavy grooves with sultry vocals by singer La Camilla, along with Arabian chants. The record has that exotic something extra which makes a song worthwhile. Yet another strong, innovative track from Scandinavia."[4]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "My Army of Lovers" won the Swedish 1991 Grammis award for best music video.[5]

Single track listing
  • 7" single (Sweden, 1990)
  1. My Army of Lovers (Album Version) - 3:27
  2. Scorpio Rising (Album Version) - 4:33
  • 7" single (France, 1990)
  1. My Army of Lovers - 3:27
  2. Ride the Bullet - 4:20
  • 12" maxi-single (Sweden, 1990)
  1. My Army of Lovers (Tour Du Monde Club Mix) - 7:02
  2. My Army of Lovers (Radio Edit) - 3:27
  3. Scorpio Rising (Glasnostrology Mix) - 7:59
  4. My Army of Lovers (Taj Mahal Dub) - 6:06
  • 12" maxi-single (France, 1990)
  1. My Army of Lovers (Tour Du Monde Club Mix) - 8:27
  2. My Army of Lovers (Radio Edit) - 3:27
  3. My Army of Lovers (The Pisces Remix) - 5:25
  • 12" maxi-single (black sleeve) (UK, 1990)
  1. My Army of Lovers (Concrete Ghetto Mix) - 8:27
  2. My Army of Lovers (Tour Du Monde Club Mix) - 7:00
  3. Scorpio Rising (Glasnostrology Mix) - 7:59
  • 12" maxi-single (white sleeve) (UK, 1990)
  1. My Army of Lovers (The Pisces Remix) - 5:25
  2. My Army of Lovers (Tour Du Monde Club Mix) - 7:00
  3. Scorpio Rising (Glasnostrology Mix) - 7:59
  • CD single (France, 1990)
  1. My Army of Lovers - 3:27
  2. Birds of Prey - 1:10
  3. Ride the Bullet - 4:20
  4. Scorpio Rising (Glasnostrology Mix) - 7:59
  • CD maxi (U.S, 1991)
  1. My Army of Lovers (Concrete Ghetto Mix) - 8:46
  2. My Army of Lovers (Pisces Atmosphere Mix) - 5:23
  3. My Army of Lovers (Nuzak Remix Club Edit) - 6:26
  4. My Army of Lovers (Pisces Stratosphere Mix) - 5:51

References
  1. Aftonbladet. 1991-07-04.
  2. Flick, Larry (1991-07-27). "New & Noteworthy" (PDF). Billboard. p. 67. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  3. Kastanas, Andy (1991-08-14). "Sounds of Progress". p. 10. The Charlotte Observer.
  4. "A Brief Spin Around The European Dance Floor" (PDF). Music & Media. 1990-05-12. p. S4. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
  5. "", 1991 Archives - Grammisgalan. Retrieved 22 February 2014.


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