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Against the Grain (Bad Religion album)

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Against the Grain is seventh album by punk rock band Bad Religion released on November 23, 1990^[1].

This is the last album recorded with drummer Pete Finestone who left in 1991 to concentrate with The Fishermen and was replaced by the next drummer Bobby Schayer shortly before their 8th release, Generator.

Against the Grain Bad Religion album - Track listing

1. "Modern Man" - 1:58
2. "Turn On The Light" - 1:24
3. "Get Off" - 1:43
4. "Blenderhead" - 1:12
5. "The Positive Aspect Of Negative Thinking" - 0:57
6. "Anesthesia" - 3:04
7. "Flat Earth Society" - 2:23
8. "Faith Alone" - 3:40
9. "Entropy" - 2:24
10. "Against The Grain" - 2:09
11. "Operation Rescue" - 2:08
12. "God Song" - 1:38
13. "21st Century (Digital Boy)" - 2:50
14. "Misery And Famine" - 2:35
15. "Unacceptable" - 1:44
16. "Quality Or Quantity" - 1:34
17. "Walk Away" - 1:52

Against the Grain Bad Religion album - Notes/Trivia

• All songs are written by Greg Graffin and Mr. Brett except "The Positive Aspect Of Negative Thinking" and "Unacceptable" by Jay Bentley.
• ^ Although the album was released in November 1990, the re-released version in 2004 listed 1991 as the original release date, causing some confusion. Some sources also list 1991 as the release date (including some fan sites, lyrics sites, Tower.com, etc).
• It is considered by their core fans to be their best album.
• Track 13, "21st Century (Digital Boy)" was re-recorded in 1994 and appeared on their tenth album Stranger Than Fiction. It also became a single.

Against the Grain Bad Religion album - Personnel

• Greg Graffin - Vocals
• Brett Gurewitz - Guitar
• Greg Hetson - Guitar
• Jay Bentley - Bass guitar
• Pete Finestone - Drums

• Mixed by The Legendary Starbolt
• Mastered by Eddie Schreyer
• Art Direction: Joy Aoki

Categories: Bad Religion albums | 1990 albums | Epitaph Records albums

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