Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Sometimes a band can be so enamored of a specific sound that, despite their brilliant execution, it can become a bit predictable. So it's refreshing to see a band like Britain's Frankie & the Heartstrings bravely transform their sound, as they do on their third full-length effort, 2015's Decency. Produced by Hookworms frontman MJ, this album finds the previously post-punk devotees exploring a punchy Motown soul vibe. Up until now, the group's sound revolved around lead singer Frankie Francis' yearning brand of dance-friendly rock. Here, we get the driving rhythms and full horn section of a '60s hit by the Four Tops. Specifically, songs like "Think Yourself Lucky" and bright-eyed "Money," call to mind not just classic soul, but even ska-laced blue-eyed-soul acts like Squeeze and Dexy's Midnight Runners. Decency is the first recording the Heartstrings have made since replacing guitarist Mick Ross with Futureheads guitarist Ross Millard. It's also the band's first album since bringing This Ain't Vegas bassist Michael Matthews on board to replace the outgoing Steven Dennis. Even with these changes, the sound of Frankie & the Heartstrings remains distinct. Despite the innovative move toward Motown soul, the band remain indebted as ever to the propulsive new wave jangle-pop of Scotland's Orange Juice. Additionally, tracks like "Hate Me Like You Use To" and "Just Not in Love" find the band exploring an increasingly dark and more sophisticated vibe, an aspect that's brilliantly highlighted by the disc's otherwise bright and energetic disposition. The sound on Decency is truly an adventurous move for the group, and one that's paid off with possibly their best album to date.
© Matt Collar /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From $16.65/month
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Frankie & The Heartstrings, Composer, MainArtist
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Album review
Sometimes a band can be so enamored of a specific sound that, despite their brilliant execution, it can become a bit predictable. So it's refreshing to see a band like Britain's Frankie & the Heartstrings bravely transform their sound, as they do on their third full-length effort, 2015's Decency. Produced by Hookworms frontman MJ, this album finds the previously post-punk devotees exploring a punchy Motown soul vibe. Up until now, the group's sound revolved around lead singer Frankie Francis' yearning brand of dance-friendly rock. Here, we get the driving rhythms and full horn section of a '60s hit by the Four Tops. Specifically, songs like "Think Yourself Lucky" and bright-eyed "Money," call to mind not just classic soul, but even ska-laced blue-eyed-soul acts like Squeeze and Dexy's Midnight Runners. Decency is the first recording the Heartstrings have made since replacing guitarist Mick Ross with Futureheads guitarist Ross Millard. It's also the band's first album since bringing This Ain't Vegas bassist Michael Matthews on board to replace the outgoing Steven Dennis. Even with these changes, the sound of Frankie & the Heartstrings remains distinct. Despite the innovative move toward Motown soul, the band remain indebted as ever to the propulsive new wave jangle-pop of Scotland's Orange Juice. Additionally, tracks like "Hate Me Like You Use To" and "Just Not in Love" find the band exploring an increasingly dark and more sophisticated vibe, an aspect that's brilliantly highlighted by the disc's otherwise bright and energetic disposition. The sound on Decency is truly an adventurous move for the group, and one that's paid off with possibly their best album to date.
© Matt Collar /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:37:15
- Main artists: Frankie & The Heartstrings
- Composer: Frankie & The Heartstrings
- Label: Wichita Recordings
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2015 Pop Sex Ltd. a subsidiary of Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.