54-40

A seminal group in Canada's alt-rock history, Vancouver quartet 54-40 rose from 1980s college rock heroes to national acclaim and chart success with landmark albums like 1987's Show Me and 1994's Smilin' Buddha Cabaret, which produced hit singles like "Nice to Luv You" and "Ocean Pearl." While their early mix of jangling folk-rock and post-punk earned comparisons to R.E.M., later records featured a harder, electric-driven sound that resulted in a series of consecutive platinum releases. Led by singer, guitarist, and chief songwriter, Neil Osborne, 54-40's reputation for qualit...