The Ark (Swedish band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 in Rottne, Växjö, Sweden |
| Founder | Ola Salo |
| Headquarters | Rottne, Växjö , Sweden |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
The Ark is a glam rock ensemble from Sweden, established in 1991 in Rottne, Växjö. After producing five studio albums and attaining notable acclaim throughout Scandinavia, the group disbanded in 2011. Their major breakthrough occurred in 2000 with the track "It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane." The band reunited in 2020.
The Apocalyptic Era (1991–1994)
Founded in 1991 by Ola Salo (originally "Svensson"), The Ark took its name from a poem he authored called The Ark. He brought together friends Lars "Leari" Ljungberg, Mikael Jepson, and Magnus Olsson, all previously part of Ashram. Their early sound drew heavily on psychedelic influences from the 1960s and the decadent styles of the 1970s, prioritizing original compositions over cover songs.
In their initial phase, The Ark’s setlist featured covers such as The Who’s "My Generation," alongside Ola Salo’s original works characterized by dark, philosophical themes often inspired by the Book of Revelation. Their first live appearances were local gigs around Växjö, where they cultivated a small yet loyal following.
The band's debut recording came in 1992 with "The Lamb," which appeared on a regional compilation album released by Café Kristina. This track also marked their first music video and gained underground traction. That year saw drummer Magnus Olsson replaced by Markus Rosengardten due to Olsson’s other obligations.
During this time, Ola Salo’s songwriting embraced darker and heavier motifs influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy. Musically, they fused psychedelic sounds with intricate arrangements, aiming to connect art-rock enthusiasts with pop audiences. Key songs from this period include "Topsy Kaiser," "Cygnet to Cygnet," and "Uriel," later re-recorded for official releases.
In 1994, the band produced their second music video for "The Flower King."
Racing With the Rabbits (1995–1996)
In the winter of 1995, The Ark recorded new material—"What Do To With Aileen?", "Racing With the Rabbits," and "Cracked Messiah"—at Dundret studio located in Malmö. At this point, the youngest members were only 18 years old.
This recording session prompted Ola Salo to reconsider his songwriting approach, resulting in "Like Mortals Do," which became a fan favorite and was described by Salo as "the biggest hit of The Ark's Apocalyptic Era."
By March 1995, they returned to Dundret studio to lay down two additional tracks: "I Laid It Down" and "Od Slatrom Ekil." Except for "What To Do With Aileen?," these songs were compiled into the EP Racing With The Rabbits, issued by the small label Beat That! under Malmö's Energy Records. Only 1,000 CDs were pressed, fewer than 100 copies sold, and critical reception was predominantly negative.
Following this, the band moved to Malmö and intended to release a full-length album titled Speak Loud, featuring standout tracks from their Apocalyptic era. However, due to financial constraints at Beat That!, production of the album was halted.
Depression and re-ignition (1996–1999)
After the EP's disappointing sales, Ola Salo experienced depression and contemplated ending The Ark because of their limited audience outside Växjö and minimal interest in Malmö. In 1997, Martin Axén joined as a second guitarist, bringing renewed energy to the group.
In Malmö, Leari and Jepson formed Stereo Explosion alongside Axén and Jens Andersson; they organized popular events that helped promote their music alongside The Ark’s performances. Inspired by this momentum, Ola Salo sought to merge pop's surface appeal with more profound lyrical content. A pivotal moment occurred in December 1996 after witnessing a KISS concert in Stockholm; Salo envisioned combining flamboyant visuals with powerful music that carried meaningful lyrics. Consequently, the band shifted from gloomy apocalyptic themes toward accessible yet substantive pop. In 1998, Salo publicly came out as bisexual, reinforcing the band's evolving identity.
Drummer Martin Rosengardten was uncertain about this new direction and limited by academic commitments; he was dismissed at Christmas 1999 and replaced by Sylvester Schlegel, a longtime friend from Växjö.
During this era, Robert Jelinek from The Creeps helped circulate their demos to industry veteran Jon Gray of Mad House publishing. Gray subsequently became their manager and was among the first to recognize their potential. Early demos included tracks such as "Laurel Wreath," "It Seems To Be The Way," and an unreleased song titled "Activity."
The band continued producing demos with Jens Andersson in a home studio; their initial collaboration yielded "Siamese Centerfold," which later appeared as a B-side on the single Let Your Body Decide.
In 1999, The Ark secured a three-album contract with Grand Recordings, which soon merged with Virgin Records. Recording sessions for their debut album commenced at Gula studio in Malmö under producer Marco Manieri.
We Are The Ark (2000–2001)
During the winter of 2000, The Ark served as the opening act for Kent on their Hagnesta Hill tour, which commenced in Gothenburg on January 28 and concluded in Stockholm on March 9. Their setlist featured "Laurel Wreath" as the opening number, alongside early favorites such as "Let Your Body Decide," "Echo Chamber," and "It Takes A Fool To Remain Sane." The debut single, "Let Your Body Decide," launched on January 31, reached number nine on the Swedish charts.
Released on May 15, the second single, "It Takes A Fool To Remain Sane," gained substantial radio airplay and frequent rotation on music television channels. It also found considerable success across Europe, particularly in Italy, where it maintained a top ten position for four consecutive months.
The band's inaugural album, We Are The Ark, was issued on September 25 and sold 120,000 units, securing its place among Sweden's most successful debut records. The album’s central theme—celebrating the strength and joy of being an outsider—became a defining element of the band's artistic identity.
Beginning October 18 in Gothenburg, The Ark launched an extensive club tour throughout Sweden, focusing primarily on tracks from the album. Their touring experience was captured in the documentary "Vi är the Ark," which aired on SVT, followed by a second feature broadcast on TV4. Throughout 2000, the band performed over 60 live shows, culminating with a New Year’s Eve duet of "It Takes A Fool To Remain Sane" alongside Tommy Körberg on TV3.
In the summer of 2001, The Ark appeared on the main stage at the Hultsfred Festival and participated in a nationwide tour with fellow Swedish artists Magnus Uggla and Håkan Hellström, performing 22 concerts.
The album’s third and fourth singles, "Echo Chamber" (released October 14, 2000) and "Joy Surrender" (released April 2, 2001), also enjoyed commercial success; all four singles were accompanied by music videos.
In 2001, The Ark earned six nominations at the Swedish Grammy awards, winning both Song of the Year for "It Takes A Fool To Remain Sane" and Artist of the Year. Additionally, Swedish National Radio honored it as Most Played Song, and they secured the reader-voted Rockbjörnen award for Group of the Year.
In Lust We Trust (2002–2003)
The band commenced production of their second album in Stockholm in September 2001 with producer Peter Kvint. The lead single, "Calleth You, Cometh I," released in February 2002, was featured as the main theme for the Swedish film Klassfesten and remained within Italy’s top twenty for four weeks. The accompanying music video was directed by Swedish filmmaker and musician Amir Chamdin.
While recording, The Ark recorded a cover of "Kolla kolla" by Swedish progressive rock group Nationalteatern for a tribute compilation. On August 19, they issued "Father of a Son," which reached number one on the Swedish charts; its music video—also directed by Chamdin—drew inspiration from The Who’s rock opera Tommy. The track advocates for adoption rights for homosexual couples.
Released on August 29, In Lust We Trust achieved gold certification on its launch day by selling over 57,000 copies. In response to increasing illegal downloads at that time, it became Sweden’s first CD to incorporate copy protection technology.
This album represented a departure from their debut’s style by introducing darker lyrical themes and a more robust sound. Lead vocalist Ola Salo later revealed in their official biography No End (2011) that personal fatigue influenced songs such as "A Virgin Like You" and "2000 Light-years Of Darkness."
Starting October 22, The Ark embarked on a Scandinavian tour consisting of twenty concerts that included earlier material like "I Laid It Down" from 1996. Two further singles were released: "Tell Me This Night Is Over" (November 2002) and "Disease" (March 2003), though the latter did not have an accompanying music video.
At Sweden’s 2003 P3 Guld radio awards gala, The Ark received Best Live Act honors. Their concluding performance for the In Lust We Trust period took place in Florence, Italy, on February 3, 2004, after which they entered an almost year-long hiatus.
State of the Ark (2004–2006)
The lead single from the band's third studio album, titled "One Of Us Is Gonna Die Young," was unveiled in November 2004, introducing a somewhat refreshed sound that quickly became a fan favorite. This success was matched by the follow-up single, "Clamour For Glamour," which was released on March 30, 2005. The album, State of the Ark, launched on December 27, 2004, showcased a minimalist approach combining elements of 1980s dance music, contemporary electro rhythms, and guitar-driven pop. Recording took place at Tambourine Studios in Malmö with producers Per Sunding and Nathan Larsson at the helm.
The band embarked on a tour starting February 21, 2005, performing more than 125 shows through 2006—marking their most extensive touring period to date. The album’s closing track, "Trust Is Shareware," was issued as a third single on July 13, 2005; notably, it was not distributed in physical format. In 2006, "One Of Us Is Gonna Die Young" was re-released featuring a new video aimed at expanding their international reach.
In early 2005, The Ark made their entry into the United States market, cultivating a modest but loyal fan base in New York City. British rock group The Darkness supported The Ark during their UK and Ireland tours in early 2006 and assisted in boosting their profile across Scandinavia. Additionally, The Ark performed at the esteemed South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in March 2006.
Towards the end of 2006, Jens Andersson officially became a full member of The Ark after years of collaboration and touring support.
Washington incident
On October 22, 2006, The Ark played at the inauguration event for House of Sweden, the Swedish embassy located in Washington, D.C., performing before an audience that included the Swedish ambassador. During the performance, lead vocalist Ola Salo made a contentious joke about an airplane flying overhead possibly destined for "The White House," which immediately provoked controversy.
The incident was prominently covered by The Washington Post under the headline "A Swedish Star's Rock-and-Rile words." This controversy resulted in the cancellation of most of their North American tour dates except for a final concert at New York's Bowery Ballroom on November 20, 2006. Factors such as bomb threats directed at venues and visa complications contributed to this decision; however, Ola Salo’s public apology and his subsequent exhaustion were primary reasons for cutting short their US tour efforts.
Prayer for the Weekend (2007–2008)
On January 18, 2007, The Ark introduced "Absolutely No Decorum" during the P3 Guld radio gala held in Gothenburg. This track marked their first new release since 2004 and served as a preview for their fourth album. The song reflected a return to their earlier grandiose style, with the band describing the forthcoming album as distinctly epic. Released digitally, the single quickly rose to number one on the influential radio program Tracks and became one of that year’s biggest hits.
In February of that year, The Ark secured victory at Melodifestivalen with their song "The Worrying Kind," earning them a place in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Their album Prayer for the Weekend, produced by Marco Manieri and released on April 11 via Roxy Recordings, debuted at number one on the charts and maintained a position within the top 20 for several weeks. Following an April club tour, they embarked on an intense summer touring schedule from June through August, completing over seventy performances in 2007. The album’s title track was released as its third single accompanied by a music video. European club dates extended into September with Oskar Humblebo (MotoBoy) stepping in on guitar during Jepson’s paternity leave.
The fourth single from the album, "Little Dysfunk You," was released on November 17 and set a new record on Tracks by entering directly into the top five upon release.
On January 24, 2008, The Ark received the Swedish Rockbjörnen Award for "Best live act." Following their highly successful year in 2007, they scaled back activities throughout 2008 to just two concerts held in Sundsvall and at Ruisrock.
Melodifestivalen and Eurovision Song Contest
On December 26, 2006, The Ark was invited to participate as a wildcard entry in Melodifestivalen, Sweden's leading television program that draws an audience of approximately 4 million viewers. Their involvement was strategically planned to enhance media visibility during the winter months.
They performed "The Worrying Kind" during the second heat held at Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg, securing a direct spot in the Stockholm final by receiving 185,858 televotes. At the final event on March 10 at Avicii Arena, performing last once more, they emerged victorious with a total of 248 points, surpassing runner-up Andreas Johnson who scored 189 points. They established a new record for televotes with 492,180 votes, exceeding Måns Zelmerlöw’s 402,133, and also earned 116 jury points.
Following their win, some commentators observed resemblances between their song and Edison Lighthouse’s "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)," though no legal proceedings ensued.
At the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 held in Helsinki on May 12, The Ark finished in 18th place. Despite this ranking, "The Worrying Kind" maintained strong popularity on Swedish radio. The band achieved a notable feat on Tracks by simultaneously occupying both the number one position with "The Worrying Kind" and number two with "Absolutely No Decorum."
Hiatus and country aspirations (2008–2009)
After their achievements in 2007, The Ark declared an extended pause from extensive touring, limiting themselves to just two performances in 2008—one in Sundsvall, Sweden, and another at the Provinssirock festival in Finland.
While developing their fifth studio album, Ola Salo envisioned creating a country-inspired record that reflected his recent lifestyle changes, including moving to a rural home and moving away from The Ark’s earlier themes. Although not initially an enthusiast of country music, he became captivated by the sound of country-style guitars and practiced extensively on a Telecaster during their 2007 tours. Additionally, he delved into classical music influences, especially works by Gustav Mahler.
In 2008, the group contemplated producing an ambitious rock album reminiscent of Prayer for the Weekend and State of the Ark, but Ola found himself without enough fitting material aside from "Superstar." A meditation retreat in India inspired him to compose simpler country and folk tunes that gradually evolved into intricate symphonic arrangements—a blend of country elements with Mahler’s style. Early tracks included "Singing 'Bout the City" and "Hygiene Songs," alongside unreleased songs such as "Do Right To Me, Babe" and "The Leadership Void." The project carried the tentative title Zeitgeist For The Lame.
On May 8, 2009, Ola introduced his psychedelic country/western concept along with the Zeitgeist To The Lame album idea to his bandmates. While Leari and Sylvester Schlegel were enthusiastic about this direction, most members expressed reservations. Consequently, Ola reverted to crafting a grandiose glam-rock album for their fifth release.
Portions of Ola Salo’s unreleased Zeitgeist To The Lame compositions are featured in Stefan Berg’s 2009 documentary "Ola Salo Svensson," which includes performances of "Singing 'Bout the City."
In Full Regalia (2010)
In autumn 2009, after nearly three years away from recording, the band resumed work on their fifth album. Ola Salo revisited "Superstar," originally intended for Prayer for the Weekend, and revived "The Red Cap," while composing additional songs echoing that style. The arena-style ballad "Stay With Me" reaffirmed the group’s signature sound.
Recording sessions commenced on October 12, 2009, at Stockholm’s 9Voltstudio under producer Fabian Torsson. This process was filmed for SVT’s Dom kallar oss artister and TV3’s Starka karaktärer.
"Superstar" debuted live on the talk show Skavlan on March 26, 2010, followed by its single release three days later.
Released on April 26, 2010, In Full Regalia achieved gold certification within its first week. To expand its market reach amid declining record sales, the album was packaged with a magazine sold both at magazine outlets and record stores. This approach aimed to reduce production expenses through advertising revenue and benefit from lower magazine tax rates. However, in 2012 the Swedish Tax Agency challenged this strategy and imposed higher taxes on the publisher.
Unlike prior albums, In Full Regalia did not result in indoor tours but instead featured a series of twenty-one festival appearances across Sweden, including two concerts in Finland. Key performances included Allsång på Skansen on June 29 and headlining the inaugural Peace & Love Festival concert on July 2. The tour wrapped up in Linköping on August 21 and was followed by a show at Stockholm’s Rockbjörnen Music Awards on September 1.
The album’s second single, "Stay With Me," was released at the end of May and digitally available starting June 7.
Arkeology and farewell tour (2011)
On December 8, 2010, The Ark revealed plans to disband following the summer of 2011, coupled with an extensive farewell tour. This decision was reached collectively, motivated by the members' desire to avoid revisiting previous themes and their view of the band as belonging to the past. Ola Salo, especially, experienced a sense of nostalgia and uncertainty about future endeavors, recognizing in autumn 2010 that The Ark had fulfilled its purpose and conveyed all they wished through their music. During a trip to New York in October 2010, he resolved to conclude the band’s journey and shared this with the others, who had already been contemplating ending the group.
In January 2011, The Ark introduced the single "Breaking Up With God" and performed it live at the Swedish Grammy Awards on January 17. Alongside "The Apocalypse Is Over," these songs were included in Arkeology - The Complete Singles Collection, which was released on February 23. Additionally, the band presented "Breaking Up With God" as the interval act during Melodifestivalen 2011 at Malmö Arena on February 26.
The winter and spring months featured a comprehensive club tour commencing at Tavastia Club in Helsinki on March 3 and wrapping up in Milan on May 12, highlighting selections from all five albums. The farewell continued with a summer tour starting and concluding in Stockholm on May 22. Summer performances began with a recording of the poem "The Ark," which originally inspired the band's name and mission back in 1991. Their last club concert took place on September 9 in Helsingborg, showcasing an extended setlist of 23 songs. Across the year, approximately 50 shows were held, earning critical acclaim, sold-out crowds, and securing The Ark another Rockbjörnen Award for "Best Live Act." Their final television appearance occurred on July 2 at Gröna Lund broadcast by TV4 Sweden.
The concluding concert was held at Gröna Lund on September 16, 2011. Former members Martin Rosengardten and Magnus Olsson joined for the performance of "Laurel Wreath." This final show was uniquely transmitted into space via radiowaves.
Reunion (2020–2021)
Throughout 2019 and early 2020, Ola Salo toured with his residency show "Ola Salo's It Takes A Fool To Remain Sane," performing nearly 150 times across Gothenburg, Stockholm, and a brief arena tour in Sweden. A new greatest hits compilation was issued on double vinyl to accompany this production, with the band attending its premiere in Gothenburg on January 24, 2019. The show centered on The Ark’s history and featured mostly their songs. During the performance of "The Worrying Kind," video projections displaying all band members appeared on stage.
On February 13, 2020, The Ark announced a reunion tour commemorating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album. This exclusive summer tour planned for 2020 focused solely on existing material without introducing new compositions. The concept for reuniting emerged in 2017 during conversations between Ola Salo and Leari regarding upcoming anniversaries, receiving full support from the rest of the band. Titled "The Ark Reunion Tour," it was scheduled to debut at Lollapalooza Stockholm on June 28. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was postponed until summer 2021 and rebranded to celebrate three decades since the band's formation.
The Ark’s initial reunion performance took place on April 11, 2020, when they played "Calleth You, Cometh I" in an empty Malmö studio during a televised COVID-19 charity gala broadcast by SVT. Notably, this studio was where their debut album had originally been recorded.
Trivia
The Swedish publication Expressen honored Ola Salo and Jepson as two of the ten most influential figures in Scandinavia.
The track "One of Us is Gonna Die Young" was featured in the 2007 snowboarding film Picture This by Mack Dawg Productions, as well as in the 2007 follow-up video by FOX Racing Shox.
"Let Your Body Decide" was included in the 2010 movie Super, which starred Rainn Wilson and Elliot Page.
In 2021, Omar Rudberg released a cover of "It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane," originally performed by the band, for the Netflix series Young Royals.
Members
- Ola Salo: lead vocals, piano, percussion, rhythm guitar, primary songwriter (1991–2011, 2020–present)
- Mikael Jepson: lead guitar (1991–2011, 2020–present)
- Lars "Leari" Ljungberg: bass guitar, backing vocals (1991–2011, 2020–present)
- Martin Axén: rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1997–2011, 2020–present)
- Sylvester Schlegel: drums, backing vocals (1999–2011, 2020–present)
- Jens Andersson: keyboards, sound engineering (2006–2011, 2020–present)
Former members
- Magnus Olsson: drums (1991–1992)
- Martin Rosengardten: drums (1992–1999)
Touring members
- Jens Andersson: keyboards, sound engineering (2001–2006)
- Nicklas Stenemo: keyboards (2000)
Albums
| Year | Album details | Highest chart rankings | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWE | NOR | FIN | ITA | ||
| 2000 | We Are the Ark
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1 | — | — | 32 |
| 2002 | In Lust We Trust
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1 | 18 | — | 24 |
| 2004 | State of The Ark
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1 | — | 8 | — |
| 2007 | Prayer for the Weekend
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1 | — | 3 | — |
| 2010 | In Full Regalia
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2 | — | 12 | — |
| 2011 | Arkeology: The Complete Singles Collection
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3 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane (2000–2011)
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51 | — | — | — |
Extended plays
- The Ark (first EP, occasionally referred to as Racing with the Rabbits) - 1996
Singles
2005 | "Clamour for Glamour" 2007 | "Absolutely No Decorum" 2010| "Superstar" rowSpan=2 In Full Regalia 33| 2| 9| 2011| "Breaking Up with God" rowSpan=2 Arkeology — — 3| — — —| Year | Title | Album | Highest chart rankings | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWE | SWE Tracks | SWE Svensk toppen |
ITA | GER | UK | ||||||||||
| 2000 | "Let Your Body Decide" | We Are the Ark | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| "It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane" | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | |||||||||
| "Echo Chamber" | 42 | 7 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| 2001 | "Joy Surrender" | 23 | 3 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| 2002 | "Let Your Body Decide" (International Version) | 59 | — | — | 15 | — | — | ||||||||
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2002 | "Calleth You, Cometh I" |
rowspan=4 In Lust We Trust | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | — | — | ||||||||
| "Father of a Son" | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Tell Me This Night Is Over" | 28 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | |||||||||
| 2003 | "Disease" | — | 5 | 12 | — | — | — | ||||||||
| 2004 | "One of Us Is Gonna Die Young" | rowspan=4 State of the Ark | 4 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 10 | 3 | 13 | |||||||||||||
| "Trust Is Shareware" | — | 11 | 11 | ||||||||||||
| "Deliver Us from Free Will" Template:Ref label |
— | — | — | — | — | — |- | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan=5 Prayer for the Weekend | 26 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| "The Worrying Kind" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 99 | - | "Gimme Love to Give" Template:Ref label |
56 |
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"Prayer for the Weekend" | 15 | 3 | 3 | 32 | ||
| "Little Dysfunk You" | 58 | 2 | 9 | ||||||||||||
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Notes
- P The single "Deliver Us from Free Will" was distributed solely as a promotional release internationally.
- D Despite lacking an official single release, "Gimme Love To Give" appeared on the Swedish Singles Chart due to significant digital album downloads.
Music videos
| Title | Director(s) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Flower King" | Stefan Berg | 1994 |
| "It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane" | Magnus Rösman | 2000 |
| "Echo Chamber" | Johan Perjus | 2000 |
| "Joy Surrender" | Markus Johnson | 2001 |
| "Let Your Body Decide" | Mikeadelica | 2001 |
| "Calleth You, Cometh I" (Swedish version) | Unknown | 2002 |
| "Calleth You, Cometh I" (international version) | Amir Chamdin | 2002 |
| "Father of a Son" | Amir Chamdin | August 2002 |
| "Tell Me This Night Is Over" | Amir Chamdin | 2002 |
| "One of Us is Gonna Die Young" (Swedish version) | RBG6 | November 20, 2004 |
| "Clamour for Glamour" | RBG6 | March 14, 2005 |
| "One of Us is Gonna Die Young" (international version) | Magnus Rösman | June 2006 |
| "The Worrying Kind" | Magnus Rösman | April 2007 |
| "Prayer for the Weekend" | Magnus Renfors | June 2007 |
| "Superstar" | Unknown | April 2010 |
| "Pantamera" | Unknown | June 2011 |
External links
- Official website
- [ The Ark] at Allmusic
- Melodifestivalen winners
- Musical groups established in 1991
- Musical groups reestablished in 2020
- Musical groups disestablished in 2011
- Swedish glam rock musical groups
- English-language musical groups from Sweden
- Swedish pop rock music groups
- 1991 establishments in Sweden
- Culture in Växjö
- Musical groups from Kronoberg County
- Eurovision Song Contest entrants
- 20th-century establishments in Kronoberg County