Frankie Animal releases third album, Hearts

Estonian alternative-pop/rock band Frankie Animal released its third album, “Hearts,” on Wednesday, describing it as its most mature and confident record to date, ERR reports.

Band member Jonas Kaarnamets said the trio shared a clear vision for the album while bringing different perspectives to the work. He described it as melancholic, melodic and flexible, and said it felt more mature and confident than the band’s previous releases.

Jan-Christopher Soovik said the album is faster-paced and more pop-oriented than the band’s 2016 debut, “The Backbeat,” which was a raw, guitar-driven rock record. Soul, guitars and samples all play a prominent role on “Hearts.”

Singer Marie M. Vaigla said the band had worked smoothly together and was in strong form creatively, lyrically and sonically.

Frankie Animal’s core lineup consists of Vaigla, guitarist Kaarnamets and bassist Soovik. The band became better known to a wider audience with the song “(Can’t Keep Calling) Misty” at Eesti Laul in 2018. It has been active for nearly 15 years.

The band’s second album, “Party Alone,” was released in 2022. “Hearts” will be presented at a show in Tallinn in early December.