Ride the Bullet

Army of Lovers

About Ride the Bullet

Ride the Bullet is a Eurodance song recorded by Swedish band Army of Lovers. The song is written by Alexander Bard, Anders Wollbeck, Jean-Pierre Barda, Emil Hellman and Camilla Henemark. It was originally released on their 1990 album, Disco Extravaganza. In 1991 it was remixed and then included on the group's second album, Massive Luxury Overdose, and the US release of Disco Extravaganza titled Army of Lovers. A single was released both times, in 1990 and 1992. The 1990 release features vocals by La Camilla, but in the 1992-remix she was replaced by De La Cour after Camilla left the group in 1991. The 1992 remix of "Ride the Bullet" topped the singles chart in Israel. In Europe, it peaked at number 4 in Austria, number 6 in Finland, number 9 in Greece, number 12 in Belgium and number 32 in Sweden. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song reached number 40. 


Year:
1995
3:27
185 
#2

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Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet

Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet

Get on the love train
Let's get on board tonight
Get on the love train
Let's get on board tonight
Tonight tonight tonight

Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet

Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet

Get on the love train
Let's get on board tonight
Get on the love train
Let's get on board tonight
Tonight tonight tonight

Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet
Gonna ride the bullet

Disco extravaganza
Disco extravaganza
Disco extravaganza
Disco extravaganza

Get on the love train
Let's get on board tonight
Get on the love train
Let's get on board tonight
Tonight tonight tonight

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Army of Lovers

Army of Lovers is a Swedish dance music group formed in 1987. more »

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Written by: ALEXANDER BENGT MAGNUS BARD, ANDERS WILHELM WOLLBECK, CAMILLA HENEMARK, EMIL HELLMAN, JEAN-PIERRE MICHEL BARDA

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10 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"Ride the Bullet" was a very popular song by the Swedish band Army of Lovers. It was initially released as a single in 1991 and gained significant popularity in various countries.
Chart Success
The song topped the charts in numerous countries, including reaching the number one spot in Belgium, Israel, and Poland. It also entered the Top 10 in the Sweden and Switzerland music charts, showcasing its widespread appeal.
Song's Version
It's interesting to note that the song has two versions. The original version was included in Army of Lovers' first studio album, "Disco Extravaganza" (1990). A reworked version was then included in their second album, "Massive Luxury Overdose" (1991).
Genre Classification
The song "Ride the Bullet" can be classified as part of the Eurodance and Hi-NRG genres. These are characterized by a catchy, upbeat tempo designed for dance floors.
Music Video
The music video for "Ride The Bullet" was directed by Fredrik Boklund. It is noted for its extravagant, flamboyant visuals and features the band members in various glamorous and bizarre costumes.
Band's Lineup
During the release of "Ride the Bullet," Army of Lovers consisted of Alexander Bard, Jean-Pierre Barda, and Michaela Dornonville de la Cour.
Cover Version
In 2003, a cover version of "Ride the Bullet" was performed by the Eurodance group E-Rotic for their album "Total Recall."
LGBTQ+ Connotation
As the band Army of Lovers was well-known for their open depiction of sexuality, the song "Ride the Bullet" and its music video had strong LGBTQ+ connotations. This largely resonated with the band's objective of breaking societal norms and advocating for sexual liberation.
Track Length
The original version of "Ride the Bullet" runs for 3:45 minutes, while the reworked version from "Massive Luxury Overdose" is approximately 3:27 minutes long.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by three of the band members – Alexander Bard, Anders Wollbeck, and Jean-Pierre Barda.

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