"My Army of Lovers" is a song by Swedish

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group

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, released in March 1990 as the fourth single from their debut album, ''

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'' (1990). The song was written by

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, 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 ''

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'' described the song as "dreamy".

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from ''

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'' wrote, "Pop-flavored

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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 ''

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'' viewed it as "a down tempo Eurobeat marvel that's somewhat reminiscent of the

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" with steamy French female vocals that'll soften you up for the kill." A reviewer from ''

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'' commented, "Army of Lovers combine some pretty heavy grooves with sultry vocals by singer

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, along with Arabian chants. The record has that exotic something extra which makes a song worthwhile. Yet another strong, innovative track from

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Music video

The accompanying music video for "My Army of Lovers" won the Swedish 1991 Grammis award for best music video.
, 1991 Archives - Grammisgalan. Retrieved 22 February 2014.

Single track listing

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

References

{{Authority control 1990 songs 1990 singles Army of Lovers songs English-language Swedish songs Songs written by Tim Norell Songs written by Alexander Bard Songs written by Anders Hansson (songwriter) Songs written by Peo Thyrén Songs written by Jean-Pierre Barda