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含羞草研究社: Neil Osborne of 54-40 discusses band含羞草研究社檚 enduring success

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Host Peter McCully chats with Neil Osborne of the Canadian rock band 54-40. Osborne shares insights and stories from his lengthy music career.

Osborne discusses the band含羞草研究社檚 enduring success, their approach to songwriting and the importance of live performances. The episode delves into their latest album, West Coast Band, and offers a glimpse into the creative process behind their music.

Osborne含羞草研究社檚 journey in the music industry began with a chance encounter with bandmate Brad Merritt in high school in Tsawwassen. The two bonded over their shared love for music, which eventually led to the formation of 54-40 in 1977. Their enduring partnership is a testament to their deep connection and shared interests.

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The episode explores the evolution of the band含羞草研究社檚 songwriting process. From early jam sessions to more recent experiments with thematic storytelling, 54-40含羞草研究社檚 creative approach has evolved over the years. The band含羞草研究社檚 co-founder shares how their latest album was inspired by reminiscing about their experiences as a band during COVID and turning those stories into songs.

The latest album was mixed by Adam Kasper, known for his work with iconic bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. The album represents a literal storytelling approach, showcasing the band含羞草研究社檚 experiences and stories in a straightforward manner.

The episode includes a discussion of the song 含羞草研究社榃orking on It含羞草研究社, which humorously captures the band含羞草研究社檚 dedication and hard work. It含羞草研究社檚 also testament to their commitment to delivering great performances to their audience.

含羞草研究社淲e know it含羞草研究社檚 a collective experience, especially with people that have seen us and followed us and stuck with us over the years,含羞草研究社 said Osborne. 含羞草研究社淪o that含羞草研究社檚 the constant. And that含羞草研究社檚 still the driving force behind why we含羞草研究社檙e still here.含羞草研究社

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Peter McCully

About the Author: Peter McCully

Peter has been a broadcaster and publisher on both of Canada含羞草研究社檚 coasts and has owned a small newspaper and run an advertising agency along the way.
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