Against the Grain (Rory Gallagher album)

Against the Grain
Studio album by
Released31 October 1975
StudioWessex, London
GenreBlues rock
Length44:05 (original)
49:12 (1999 reissue)
LabelChrysalis
ProducerRory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher chronology
Irish Tour
(1974)
Against the Grain
(1975)
Calling Card
(1976)
Original cover (LP release)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
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.