Animalisms was the third studio album and stands as landmark album that epitomizes The Animals' raw, electric energy during a transformative period in music history - As one of the defining records of British R&B, it encapsulates the band's powerful essence just before the original line-up disbanded - Eric Burdon's formidable vocal prowess combined with the band's strong blues and soul influences showcases their departure from the more commercial sound of contemporaneous British pop bands