Bad Religion's 1993 album Recipe for Hate is by far their most eclectic album, and one that never ceases to stir up controversy among fans.
Graffin, a seething combination of perfect pitch and skeptical emotion, reaffirms his place as one of the best punk rock vocalists on this record. Guest appearances abound, from Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam harmonizing on American Jesus and Watch It Die, to Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano's stunning vocals on Struck a Nerve, to Claw Hammer's John Wahl and Chris Bagarozzi's searing guitar leads on Kerosene.
As the songwriting team of Graffin/Gurewitz pull back from their more introspective writing that appeared on some of the previous albums, they focus ever more keenly on the events of the day. Recipe for Hate is a scathing commentary on the state of the nation, a social criticism addressing alcoholism, abortion and homelessness.
Reissued on limited Tigers Eye Translucent vinyl to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary!
Tracklist
A1. Recipe for Hate
A2. Kerosene
A3. American Jesus
A4. Portrait of Authority
A5. Man With A Mission
A6. All Good Soldiers
A7. Watch It Die
B1. Struck A Nerve
B2. My Poor Friend Me
B3. Lookin’ In
B4. Don’t Pray On Me
B5. Modern Day Catastrophists
B6. Skyscraper
B7. Stealth
