Dollshead was an American

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band. Its members were

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-born vocalist

Sierra Swan Sierra Marie Swan (born April 5, 1978) is an American musician. She is known for her work with Dollshead, Black Eyed Peas and as a solo artist. Biography Early life Swan is the daughter of 1970s country and pop musician Billy Swan, who played ...

and bassist Graham Edwards from Scotland, who in 1997 began collaborating after an

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at a Los Angeles studio. The band released their first and only album ''Frozen Charlotte'' in 1998. Critics have likened Dollshead's sound to that of the bands

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At present, the two members of the duo work separately on other musical projects: Sierra released a solo album in 2006 and Graham is a member of the music production team

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Releases

*"It's Over, It's Under" – single, released December 1997, on record label

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. The song appeared on the soundtrack to the movie ''The Jackal'', as well as in "

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from the fourth season of the television show '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The song was also in the film ''The 13th Floor''. *''Frozen Charlotte'' – album, released April 1998, on record label MCA Records. Includes 12 tracks.

References

Dollshead's MySpace page with biography and songs by DollsheadDetails about the album ''Frozen Charlotte''Details about the single ''It's Over It's Under''

External links

Review of the album ''Frozen Charlotte''Full track listing and lyrics to ''Frozen Charlotte''
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