Israelism
"Israelism" is a song recorded by Swedish group Army of Lovers and released in 1993 as the first single from their third album, The Gods of Earth and Heaven. The single was a top 10 hit in Belgium, Finland and Sweden.
"Israelism" | ||||
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Single by Army of Lovers | ||||
from the album The Gods of Earth and Heaven | ||||
B-side | "Israelism" (Dub Version) | |||
Released | March 1993 | |||
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Length | 3:20 | |||
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"Israelism" on YouTube |
Release
"Israelism" was released in March 1993. It combines the Jewish folk song "Hevenu Shalom Aleichem" with eurodance-beats and also includes additional lyrics written by Alexander Bard, Anders Wollbeck, Jean-Pierre Barda, Michaela de la Cour and Dominika Peczynski.
When released, "Israelism" was presented like this:
"Israelism", the first single from the forthcoming album "The Gods Of Earth And Heaven" incorporates elements from five traditional Jewish folk hymns in an updated arrangement. "Israelism" is intended as an anthem for young people around the world, proving there is much pride and joy to be found in Jewish lifestyle. The song should be seen as a powerful statement against racism and bigotry in Europe today.[1]
"Israelism" charted for 4 weeks in Sweden and peaked at number 10. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the single peaked at number 48 in May 1993.
Critical reception
Swedish newspaper Göteborgsposten stated in their review of The Gods of Earth and Heaven, that the song "with its controversial tribute to Jewish culture, is yet another hit."[2]
Music video
The music video of "Israelism" was directed by Swedish director Fredrik Boklund.[3] He also directed the other music videos for Army of Lovers.
Single track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Israelism" | 3:20 |
2. | "Israelism" (Dub Version) | 3:13 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Israelism" (Radio Edit) | 3:20 |
2. | "Israelism" (Goldcalfhorahhorror Mix) | 6:54 |
3. | "Israelism" (Kibbutznikblitzkrieg Mix) | 6:32 |
4. | "Israelism" (Très Camp David Mix) | 3:13 |
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- "Army Of Lovers - Israelism" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 18. 1 May 1993. p. 9. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "ARMY OF LOVERS The Gods Of Earth And Heaven". Göteborgsposten. 28 April 1993.
- "Army of Lovers: Israelism (1993)". IMDb. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- "Ultratop.be – Army of Lovers – Israelism" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 18. 1 May 1993. p. 23. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 18. 1 May 1993. p. 24. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Army of Lovers – Israelism". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Army of Lovers – Israelism". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Swisscharts.com – Army of Lovers – Israelism". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Jaaroverzichten 1993" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 28 November 2019.