Against the Grain (Rory Gallagher album)
| Against the Grain | ||||
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| Released | 31 October 1975 | |||
| Studio | Wessex, London | |||
| Genre | Blues rock | |||
| Length | 44:05 (original) 49:12 (1999 reissue) | |||
| Label | Chrysalis | |||
| Producer | Rory Gallagher | |||
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| Rolling Stone | (not rated) |
Against the Grain is the fifth studio album and seventh album overall by Irish musician Rory Gallagher, released in 1975. It was his first album with his new record company Chrysalis. Having previously only released one cover version on a studio album, "Against The Grain" includes two, one by Leadbelly and one from the Porter/Hayes songwriting team. The album received very favourable reviews.