The Gods of Earth and Heaven
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The Gods of Earth and Heaven is Army of Lovers
third studio album. It's the first new album, after the replacement of La Camilla
by Michaela Dornonville de la Cour
and the introduction of a new member, Dominika Peczynski
. It was never released in the United States, because of the strong lyrics.
It contains hit songs like Israelism and La Plage de Saint-Tropez. "Israelism" was banned from MTV
for allegedly making fun of the Jewish culture (despite the fact that 2 band members are Jewish). The album didn't do as well as Massive Luxury Overdose
did. The Gods of Earth And Heaven reached #1 in Russia, Greece and Hong Kong . In Russia the album spent four months at #1. In the Finnish album charts, it reached # 11 and sold over 22.000 Copies.http://www.ifpi.fi/ The Gods Of Earth And Heaven sold 1,7 million Copies worldwide. In some parts of Europe it was considered as a flop but it became their most successful Album ever in Russia, and still to date Army of Lovers is the only Foreign act in Russia that has ever achieved Diamond Status besides Kylie Minogue
's 2001 Album Fever
.
In the end of june 1993 Army of Lovers performed in several tv-shows in France, Spain and Italy..
The first single from the album, Israelism, is about Jean-Pierre Barda's way back to his Jewish culture and history .
Army Of Lovers
Army of Lovers are a Swedish dance music group formed in 1987.The name of the band alludes to a documentary Armee der Liebenden oder Revolte der Perversen about the German gay rights activist Rosa von Praunheim, the title of which in turn alludes to the Theban Band.-History:The founding members,...
third studio album. It's the first new album, after the replacement of La Camilla
Camilla Henemark
Camilla Henemark, also known as La Camilla, is a Swedish singer, actress, political spokesperson and former fashion model.-Biography:...
by Michaela Dornonville de la Cour
Michaela Dornonville de la Cour
Maria Susanna Michaela Dornonville de la Cour, also known simply as De la Cour, is best known as a singer in the Swedish pop music group Army of Lovers.-Biography:Michaela was born on 16 August 1961 in Helsingborg, Sweden...
and the introduction of a new member, Dominika Peczynski
Dominika Peczynski
Dominika Peczynski is a Swedish singer, model and television host.- Early life :Dominika Maria Peczynski was born September 20, 1970 in Warsaw, Poland, to Russian Jewish mother Tina and Polish father. She lived in Poland until she was seven years old and moved to Stockholm. Dominika has a...
. It was never released in the United States, because of the strong lyrics.
It contains hit songs like Israelism and La Plage de Saint-Tropez. "Israelism" was banned from MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
for allegedly making fun of the Jewish culture (despite the fact that 2 band members are Jewish). The album didn't do as well as Massive Luxury Overdose
Massive Luxury Overdose
Massive Luxury Overdose is the second studio album by the Swedish pop group Army of Lovers. The album was released in 1991 and contains some of the band's biggest hits, including Obsession and Crucified, which was a #1 hit in 29 countries. The album also includes Ride the Bullet, which was...
did. The Gods of Earth And Heaven reached #1 in Russia, Greece and Hong Kong . In Russia the album spent four months at #1. In the Finnish album charts, it reached # 11 and sold over 22.000 Copies.http://www.ifpi.fi/ The Gods Of Earth And Heaven sold 1,7 million Copies worldwide. In some parts of Europe it was considered as a flop but it became their most successful Album ever in Russia, and still to date Army of Lovers is the only Foreign act in Russia that has ever achieved Diamond Status besides Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
's 2001 Album Fever
Fever
Fever is a common medical sign characterized by an elevation of temperature above the normal range of due to an increase in the body temperature regulatory set-point. This increase in set-point triggers increased muscle tone and shivering.As a person's temperature increases, there is, in...
.
In the end of june 1993 Army of Lovers performed in several tv-shows in France, Spain and Italy..
The first single from the album, Israelism, is about Jean-Pierre Barda's way back to his Jewish culture and history .
CD
- Chihuahuas on Parade (0:41)
- We Are the Universe (3:41)
- La Plage de Saint-Tropez (3:32)
- I Am (3:54)
- Le Portrait de Jean-Pierre (0:44)
- Israelism (3:20)
- The Grand Fatigue (3:32)
- Carry My Urn to Ukraine (4:04)
- Sebastien (3:33)
- La Storia di O (0:45)
- Blood in the Chapel (3:16)
- The Ballad of Marie CurieMarie CurieMarie Skłodowska-Curie was a physicist and chemist famous for her pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first person honored with two Nobel Prizes—in physics and chemistry...
(3:48) - Heterosexuality (4:10)
- Sons of Lucy (3:02)
- Also Sprach Alexander (0:35)
- The Day the Gods Help Us All (3:45)
Chart positions
| Chart | Peak Position | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Albums Chart | 1. | Diamond 750.000 + Units |
| Greece Albums Chart | 1. | Platinum 50.000 + Units |
| Hong Kong Albums Chart | 1. | Platinum 40.000 + Units |
| Swedish Albums Chart | 36. | 10.000 + Units |
| Finnish Albums Chart | 11. | 22.000 + Units |
| Italian Albums Chart | 8. | Platinum 100.000 + Units |
| Chinese Albums Chart | 1. | 3x Platinum 250.000 + Units |
| Japanese Albums Chart | 9. | Gold 130.000 + Units |
| French Albums Chart | 2. | Platinum 250.000 + Units |