BAD RELIGION

Against the Grain (1990) is widely regarded as a pivotal, high-energy masterpiece that completed Bad Religion’s "holy trinity" of melodic hardcore albums (following Suffer and No Control). It features 17 tracks—including classics like "Modern Man," "21st Century (Digital Boy)," and "Anesthesia"—that deliver intellectual, socially conscious lyrics over fast, polished, and hook-laden arrangements. It is often praised for its "hardcore elegance," combining technical proficiency with mature, poetic songwriting.