My Army of Lovers

"My Army of Lovers" is a 1990 song released by Swedish dance music group Army of Lovers. It uses a similar music track as the song "Barbie Goes Around the World" released by the group when performing under the name Barbie. The song was written by Tim Norell, Ola Håkansson, Alexander Bard, Anders Hansson and Peo Thyrén.

"My Army of Lovers"
Single by Army of Lovers
from the album
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]

Music video

The music video won the 1991 Grammis for best music video.[3]

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
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References
  1. Aftonbladet. 1991-07-04.
  2. "Billboard: NEW & NOTEWORTHY" (PDF). Billboard. 1991-07-27. p. 67. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  3. "", 1991 Archives - Grammisgalan. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
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