Album: Set the Fire by 54-40 (1984)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Format: Album

Description: Set the Fire is the debut full-length album by Canadian alternative rock band 54-40, released in 1984 on Mo-Da-Mu.
Although no longer in print, Set the Fire and its predecessor Selection were re-released in 1997 on the album Sound of Truth: The Independent Collection.

Artist Background: 54-40 (often stylized 54•40) is a Canadian rock band from Tsawwassen, Delta, British Columbia. The band take their name from the slogan "54-40 or Fight!", coined to express the successful expansionist agenda of James K. Polk's presidency, which was intent upon controlling a contested U.S.-Canada border area in the Oregon boundary dispute. 54-40 has had a successful career, with four of their albums being certified platinum in Canada. The band has been nominated for eight Juno Awards. Betwee... Part of the Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, 1980s, Album


Set the Fire is the debut full-length album by Canadian alternative rock band 54-40, released in 1984 on Mo-Da-Mu.
Although no longer in print, Set the Fire and its predecessor Selection were re-released in 1997 on the album Sound of Truth: The Independent Collection.

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