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band. The band formed in 1997 with six members. The lineup since 2001, has consisted of Ola Klüft (vocals, guitar), Martin Gustafson (keyboards, backing vocals), Pehr Åström (bass), and Thomas Hedlund (drums). In 2005, the band was personally handpicked by

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to open her second leg of the Afterglow tour. Each night of the tour, Sarah McLachlan joined the band and sang background vocals on their song "Pills". The live track was released as a promotional CD single and as an online exclusive EP via Tower Records later that year. Additionally, several of their songs have been played in episodes of the

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''. In ''Veronica Mars'', the ballad "Sway" featured prominently in a climactic episode of the series' second season. Sarah Isaksson (Klüft's former vocal teacher) is a featured artist on their song "Pills". Their song "My Heart" has been played on

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''. Another song, "Trouble Sleeping", was played in a promotional spot for ''

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''; the song "Come Out of the Shade" was featured in an episode of the show. In 2010, the band broke up when the lead vocalist, Ola Klüft, left the group in order to perform under the name A Lanky Swede - he released his first solo album on 14 April 2011.

Members

*Ola Klüft – vocals, guitar *Martin Gustafson – keyboards, backing vocals *Pehr Åström – bass *

Thomas Hedlund Thomas Carl Chaminda Hedlund (born 13 May 1980) is a Swedish drummer. He is currently the drummer for Swedish post-metal band Cult of Luna and Swedish indie rock band Deportees as well as the Drummer for Refused side project Vännas Casino and ...

– drums (also drums for

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Discography

Studio albums

* '' From Nothing to One'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2007)

EPs

* ''Sway EP'' (2005) * ''Pills (Live) EP'' (2005)

Live albums

* '' The Perishers Live'' (2005)

Other

* ''Demo'' (2000)

Cover songs

* Blue Christmas *

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Singles

* The Night * My Home Town * When I Wake Up Tomorrow * In The Blink Of An Eye * Sway * Let There Be Morning * Pills feat.

(Live) * Trouble Sleeping * Carefree * Come Out Of The Shade * Victorious

Non-album tracks

* All Wrong * Blur * Honestly * Not Anymore * Our Days Are Here * Sleep Tight * The Best Days * I Hope You'll Be Missing Me (Like I Will Miss You)

Songs in other media

References

External links

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