Army of Me
by Björk
- Type: Single
- Released: 21 April 1995
- Label: One Little Indian
- Country: Iceland
- Length: 17:39
- Community rating: 4.07/5 from 6 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Propelled by an overwhelmingly heavy, distorted synth-bass line and abrasive trip-hop drum loop, 'Army of Me' serves as a startlingly aggressive departure from the artist's prior solo work. The lyrics were reportedly inspired by a desire to confront her brother's self-destructive behavior, demanding self-sufficiency and resilience. Co-written with Graham Massey of 808 State, the track successfully integrated harsh industrial aesthetics into avant-garde pop.
Genres
Descriptors: Leftfield, Lounge, remix, electronic, club
Tracklist
Credits
- Marius De Vries - keyboards, performer [performed by], programmed by [programming], programmed by [programming by]
- Björk Guðmundsdóttir - written-by
- Eumir Deodato - arranged by [string arrangements by], conductor
- Anthony Pleeth - cello [principal cello]
- Bob Smissen - viola [principal viola]
- Björk Gudmundsdóttir/The Black Dog (Downie, Handley, Turner) - written by
- Andy Turner - written-by
- Ed Handley - written-by
- Björk - Primary Artist, Keyboards, Performer [Performed By], Producer [Produced By], Arranged By [String Arrangements By]
- Alan Fisch - Engineer [Original Engineering By]
- Graham Massey - Keyboards, Performer [Performed By], Producer [Produced By], Programmed By [Programming], Written-By
- Mark Stent - Mixed By
- Nellee Hooper - Performer [Performed By], Producer [Produced By]
- Oswald Bowe - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]
- Howie Bernstein - Engineer [Engineered By]
- Isobel Griffiths - Contractor [Orchestral Contractor]
- Adrian Scarff - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]
- Steve Price - Engineer [Recording Engineer]
- Gavyn Wright - Leader [Orchestral Leader]
- Markus Dravs - Mixed By