In 1992, Keith Richards released Main Offender, the second of his two solo records. Unlike its predecessor (1988’s Talk is Cheap), it spawned no Top 40 hits, and sold poorly. Inevitably compared to Mick’s solo outings, we think it’s aged much better. Instead of preening, wiggling Jagger, we get full-on Keef, uncut by the other half of the Glimmer Twin collaboration. Open chords, simple arrangements, and a rock fucking solid band.

It’s all you need, really. Here’s a taste; the record’s still in print if you want more: Wicked As It Seems (8MB mp3)