The best Johnny Thunders albums

10 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.

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So Alone

  1. 1
    Copy Cats

    Copy Cats

    1988

    A raw collection of rock covers infused with punk energy and Thunders' signature gritty guitar work.

  2. 2
    Diary of a Lover

    Diary of a Lover

    1983

    A gritty blend of punk rock energy and raw, emotional storytelling that captures the essence of 1980s underground music.

  3. 3
    So Alone

    So Alone

    1978

    Raw rock energy meets poignant vulnerability, wrapped in gritty guitar riffs and heartfelt melodies.

  4. 4
    Hurt Me

    Hurt Me

    1983

    Raw energy and punk-infused rock collide with poignant lyrics and a gritty vocal delivery throughout this album.

  5. 5
    In Cold Blood

    In Cold Blood

    1983

    A gritty fusion of punk rock energy and bluesy melodies, infused with Thunders' signature raw vocal style.

  6. 6
    Too Much Junkie Business

    Too Much Junkie Business

    1983

    Raw energy and gritty guitar riffs collide with Thunders' unmistakable sneer, embodying the essence of New York rock.

  7. 7
    Que Sera Sera

    Que Sera Sera

    1985
  8. 8
    Stations of the Cross

    Stations of the Cross

  9. 9
    Eve of Destruction

    Eve of Destruction

    2004
  10. 10
    In the Flesh

    In the Flesh

    2000

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