| We Are the Ark | ||||
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| Released | 25 September 2000 | |||
| Genre | Glam rock | |||
| Length | 46:36 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Producer | Marco Manieri, The Ark | |||
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| Singles from We Are The Ark | ||||
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All songs were written by Ola Salo.
| Chart (2000-2001) | Peak position |
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| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [2] | 1 |
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