Bad Religion - Recipe For Hate

Released in 1993, Recipe for Hate marked Bad Religion’s first album for a major label, but it loses none of the urgency or bite that defined their earlier work. Coming out of years in the Los Angeles punk scene, the band took the bigger platform and pushed forward, delivering one of their most inventive and fully realized records. From the explosive opening through both sides, it is a relentless mix of melody, speed, and sharp social commentary.

Songs like “American Jesus” and “Struck a Nerve” helped make it a standout in their catalog, pairing catchy hooks with the band’s trademark lyrical depth. The album went on to reach number 14 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, a sign of their growing reach without compromising what made them essential. This vinyl pressing brings it back the way it was originally heard, a key release in the band’s evolution and a cornerstone of 90s punk.