Vintage Bad Religion Against The Grain

This vintage Bad Religion “Against the Grain” t-shirt is a definitive piece of punk rock history, celebrating the band’s fifth studio album released on November 23, 1990. As the culmination of a legendary “masterpiece streak” that included Suffer and No Control, this album was the band’s first to sell over 100,000 copies and featured the original recording of their most famous hit, “21st Century (Digital Boy)”. The iconic front graphic, illustrated by Joy Aoki, depicts a field of corn where a single ear points left while the rest point right—a literal representation of the album’s theme of individuality and challenging social conformity. The back of your shirt prominently features the logo for Epitaph Records, the influential independent label founded by guitarist Brett Gurewitz, which became the primary engine for the 90s punk revival. Because this era solidified Bad Religion’s “melocoa” sound—characterized by fast tempos, high-speed intellectual lyrics, and tight vocal harmonies—this specific 1990s-era merchandise remains a cornerstone for collectors of classic Southern California hardcore.

Size 85x62cm
Condition 9/10 (Pin Hole)