Sound Of Truth: Independent CoAuthor: 54. 40 Release Date: 20 05 1997 Details: Amazon. ca Best known for their thoughtful rock hits of the late '80s and early '90s, Vancouver's 54 40 have been in a healthy state of creative flux ever since singer guitarist Neil Osborne and bassist Brad Merritt formed the group in 1980. While the band would eventually absorb an array of influences from country and folk to soul and pop The Sound of Truth portrays 54 40 as moody, post punk rockers.