John Frusciante of RHCP - Solo Albums

John Frusciante's guitar work played a major role in what became the Red Hot Chili Peppers that most people are familiar with. That being said, he also has a nice catalog of solo albums. I think some of these albums can stand up next to some of his best work in RHCP.

Just a quick bio on his solo work. He wrote and recorded a couple albums between 1991 and 1997. Those being Niandre Lades and Smiles From the Streets You Hold. These albums are pretty raw and emotional and were recorded in a dark time in his life.

In 2004 he recorded and released 6 albums in 6 months...all of which are solid efforts. Since then he recorded two albums with the band Ataxia and another solo album, The Empyrean. Ataxia includes Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced Frusciante in RHCP.

If you are looking to get into some of his stuff, I suggest starting with his DC EP, The Will To Death or Inside of Emptiness. Other great albums include Shadows Collide With People, Curtains, and The Empyrean, all of which can be found on Spotify (except Shadows). Niandre is probably my favorite album but it is hard to get into and not as melodic as his other stuff.

I read an article somewhere that he has recorded a ton of new material but is not sure if/when he will release it. Hopefully, now that he has all this time, we will get more solo albums from him and hopefully a tour.