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. 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.

Critical reception

Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet described the song as "dreamy". 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." 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." 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."

Music video

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

Single track listing

7" single
  1. My Army of Lovers - 3:27
  2. Scorpio Rising - 4:337" single
  3. My Army of Lovers - 3:27
  4. Ride the Bullet - 4:2012" maxi-single
  5. My Army of Lovers - 7:02
  6. My Army of Lovers - 3:27
  7. Scorpio Rising - 7:59
  8. My Army of Lovers - 6:0612" maxi-single
  9. My Army of Lovers - 8:27
  10. My Army of Lovers - 3:27
  11. My Army of Lovers - 5:2512" maxi-single
  12. My Army of Lovers - 8:27
  13. My Army of Lovers - 7:00
  14. Scorpio Rising - 7:5912" maxi-single
  15. My Army of Lovers - 5:25
  16. My Army of Lovers - 7:00
  17. Scorpio Rising - 7:59CD single
  18. My Army of Lovers - 3:27
  19. Birds of Prey - 1:10
  20. Ride the Bullet - 4:20
  21. Scorpio Rising - 7:59CD maxi
  22. My Army of Lovers - 8:46
  23. My Army of Lovers - 5:23
  24. My Army of Lovers - 6:26
  25. My Army of Lovers - 5:51