Johnny Thunders, “So Alone” (Real/Sire, 1978)
First, and best, solo album from the legendary N.Y. Dolls guitarist. This does feature some insane guitar, but the primary focus is on J. T. as a singer, songwriters and iconic rock’n’roll frontman. The material ranges from genuinely heart-tugging to brutally nasty, and it all exudes the mammoth charisma the man commanded in his prime.
Try 2, 9
4/30/12

Johnny Thunders, “The New Too Much Junkie Business” (ROIR, 1983)
The great man’s last burst of first-rate original work before Mr. Brownstone impeded his functionality beyond the point of no return. A wild, off-kilter kaleidoscope of cubist-stones blues blowouts, bitter, bleary-eyed late-night balladry, shambling live workouts complete with Shangri-Las-style backup gals, and the man’s inimitable monologues.
Try 1, 2, 4, 9
7/11/18