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Army Of Lovers had over 20 top 10 hits hits on the Eurochart, the biggest being "Crucified", which was one of the biggest selling European singles of 1991. It also stayed at #1 on the Eurochart for 8 weeks. Both "Obsession" and "Sexual Revolution", also reached the top spot of the Eurocharts. while their presence in the US and the UK was limited to repeated club chart successes. They released five studio albums, made over 20 high-camp music videos, and became very successful across Eastern Europe, before Bard disbanded the group to concentrate on his new group Vacuum in 1996. The band reformed shortly in 2000. They also joined forces again in July 2007 for a one-show at G-A-Y in London. La Camilla, the singer on the first number of hit singles, was replaced by an inflatable doll (Alexander sneered after the show, referring to the doll: "Didn't you think La Camilla lost a lot of weight?"), while Alexander, Dominika and Jean-Pierre were present. The latter, asked after the show about a possible reunion, stated that there's none in the foreseeable future and that their work is a "jewel in time" that won't be repeated. Vacuum is a Swedish synth pop musical group formed in 1996 by Alexander Bard. ... The London Astoria, the usual home of G-A-Y G-A-Y is a gay nightclub in London. ... Queen La Camilla Camilla Henemark, also known as La Camilla, (born October 23, 1964) is Swedish singer, actress, and former fashion model. ...

Army Of Lovers have earned a widespread iconic status in the gay culture, often referred to as a perfect example of the postmodern take on the ideals of camp. Camp is an aesthetic in which something has appeal because of its bad taste or ironic value. ...

Members

• Alexander Bard (March 17, 1961) (1987- )
• Jean-Pierre Barda (March 7, 1967) (1987- )
• Camilla Henemark AKA "La Camilla" (October 23, 1964) (1987-1991, 1996- )
• Michaela Dornonville de la Cour AKA "De la Cour" (August 16, 1961) (1991-1996)
• Dominika Peczynski (September 19, 1971) (1992- )

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Discography

Singles

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Albums

• 1990 - Disco Extravaganza (US-issued in the U.S. as "Army of Lovers")
• 1991 - Massive Luxury Overdose
• 1992 - Massive Luxury Overdose (US-Edition)(includes four new tracks and the remixed versions of Candyman Messiah and Ride the Bullet)
• 1993 - The Gods of Earth and Heaven
• 1994 - Glory, Glamour and Gold
• 1995 - Les Greatest Hits
• 1996 - Les Greatest Hits UK Edition
• 1997 - Master Series 88-96
• 2000 - HTV Music History: Army Of Lovers (Unauthorized compilation)
• 2001 - Le Grand Docu-Soap
• 2001 - Le Remixed Docu-Soap
• 2004 - 14 Klassiker (Sweden only compilation)

VHS & DVD

• Videovaganza 1990-1993 (VHS, 1993)
• Le Grand Docu-Soap (DVD, 2005)

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Promotional videos

• 1988 - When The Night Is Cold
• 1990 - Ride the Bullet (with La Camilla)
• 1990 - My Army Of Lovers
• 1991 - Crucified (with La Camilla)
• 1991 - Obsession (with La Camilla)
• 1991 - Candyman Messiah (with Michaela)
• 1991 - Crucified (with Michaela)
• 1992 - Ride The Bullet (with Michaela)
• 1992 - Obsession (with Michaela)
• 1992 - Judgment Day
• 1993 - Israelism
• 1993 - La Plage De Saint Tropez
• 1993 - Sons Of Lucy
• 1993 - I Am
• 1994 - Lit De Parade
• 1994 - Sexual Revolution
• 1995 - Give My Life
• 1996 - King Midas
• 2001 - Let The Sunshine In
• 2001 - Hands Up

See also

• List of Swedes in music

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External links

• army-of-lovers.org Fan site
• The Army of Lovers network
• Army of Lovers info at Answers.com
• Dominika Peczynski official website