But it could be any British town within a train ride of London that he's writing about. At the heart of these anthems are the strength of spirit in decaying towns, of the pride people have of their home, of the drive to make themselves better when it would be much easier to sit on their arse. Franko Fraize has spent the past couple of years climbing a ladder of his own making. And when the songs captivate and connect as his do, the next natural step is a big breakthrough.