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"My Army of Lovers" is a 1990 song released by Swedish dance music group Army of Lovers. It reuses the instrumental track of "Barbie Goes Around the World" released by the group when they were 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 Disco Extravaganza and Massive Luxury Overdose (1991)
B-side	"Scorpio Rising"
Released	May 1990 and July 1991
Genre	Dance disco eurodance
Length	3:27
Label	Ton Son Ton
Songwriter(s)	Alexander Bard Jean-Pierre Barda Tim Norell Peo Tyrén
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 called it "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] 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 music video for the song won the 1991 Grammis 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

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