On July 23rd 2010 the band released their first album "Independence" which preceded their first major Irish Tour, covering over 15 counties and 30 shows in under 7 weeks.

The 12 track record was very well received amongst Frantic Jack fans old and new. Tracks such as Fallen Heroes and Writing on the Wall became the stand out tracks alongside the previous three chart singles which the album also boasted.

Publications such as Hot Press gave high praise to the bands debut effort while also drawing comparisons with established artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Matchbox 20 and The Counting Crows. 

Continuing the success of their first single Frantic Jack quickly followed up "Firefly" with their December 2009 release of "Free". 

The single broke into the Irish Top 20 and for the second time in as many singles Frantic Jack were Ireland's only Independent band in the Top50. It received increased airplay and greatly enhanced awareness of the band by climbing so high in a chart which was typically crowded with Christmas releases.

Following the release of "Frantic Jack" the 5 track self titled E.P the band released its debut single "Firefly" on Oct 23rd of 2009.

The song was overwhelming popular and still remains one of the bands biggest singles . It was awarded the 2FM single of the week by radio legend Larry Gogan and peaked at No.23 in Ireland's Official Top 40. With their debut effort the lads sat were the highest new entry, entering the charts ahead of bands such as Muse, Michael Buble and Coldplay.