30 10 05 284 W, 3 I - + 6 - 6 Army of Lovers - Swedish Camp At Its Best!

Why does it seem as if Sweden has the monopoly on camp pop music? I mean, I've previously paid tribute to the very wonderful Gunther and The Sunshine Girls. And I've lavished praise upon the glorious Alcazar. I feel unworthy even to mention the sublime ABBA.

How come the Swedes are so good at camp? Here's a bloke from Army Of Lovers giving of his best....

However, while the first two of those groups may have something of the 'spirit of the '80s' about them, they are, in fact, modern. And ABBA really belongs to the '70s. So where do we look for the epitome of Swedish camp in the '80s...?

What on earth is going on here? Just one bizarre scene from the video for Crucified...

Look no further than Army of Lovers. Two blokes prancing about in makeup and frilly costumes plus one (or sometimes two) girls with big bazoomies - and there you have the wonder of Army of Lovers. They recorded some wonderful songs ('Crucified' is one of my favourites) and made some memorable videos to go with them. Most of them, it is true, were made in the early '90s. But the group did start out in the '80s so I think they deserve to be granted honourable '80s status.

The good news is that all their videos are online on their web site. Get yourself a cup (or bottle) or something suitably refreshing, sit back and prepare to be amazed....

Army of Lovers seen here in a relaxed moment.