Recorded and mixed by Xavier Lardner and The Francos. Recorded at Main Street Studios in Fairy Meadow and Lardida Studios in Towradgi. 

Words by Ben Cauduro and music by Ben Cauduro, Xavier Lardner and Alec Adams

Ben Cauduro- Vocals, Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Synthesiser
Xavier Lardner- Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals
Alec Adams- Drums and Percussion

To Keep You Going

Debut EP by The Francos. 

Ben Cauduro- Lead Vocals, Guitars, Synthesiser and Organ
Xavier Lardner- Bass, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Alec Adams- Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Synthesiser

Recorded and mixed at Mainstreet Studios in Fairy Meadow, Lardida Studios in Towradgi, One Take Studios in Cordeaux Heights and final touch ups at Leaky Tap Studios in Coniston.

Mixed and Mastered by Xavier Lardner and Adam Jordan.

Fill a Hole

What About Tomorrow

Take The Train Home

This song is about choosing to live in your regional hometown rather than move to the big city.

Ben Cauduro- Vocals, Guitars, Synth, Organ
Xavier Lardner- Bass, Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Alec Adams- Drums, Percussion

Recorded at Main Street Studios in Fairy Meadow by Xavier Lardner and the Francos. Mixed by Xavier Lardner and Adam Jordan.

King of the Hill

Almost everyone is afraid of Old Father Time. When it comes to making the most of your roaring twenties and making sure you reach your peak, the FOMO is real! By the time you're 30 you must have seen all of the world, established your career, found your life partner and acquired currency.  This song is about trying to let go of that fear and realising you don't have to peak at 25.

Ben Cauduro- Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Synth, Organ
Alec Adams- Drums, Percussion, Synth
Xavier Lardner- Bass, Lead Guitar

Written recorded and mixed by Ben Cauduro, Xavier Lardner and Alec Adams at Main Street Studios in Fairy Meadow and One Take Studios in Mt Kembla. Lyrics by Ben Cauduro and Xavier Lardner. Mastered by Xavier Lardner. Logo and artwork by Kara Agostinho.

Prime

Tasman recounts the time that Xavier (our bass player/guitarist/singer of the verses) moved back to Australia after living in New Zealand during his teenage years. The song outlines the differences between two close nations, as well as the difficulties of moving.

Written/Recorded/Mixed/Mastered by Benjamin Cauduro, Alec Adams and Xavier Lardner. Lyrics by Benjamin Cauduro. Artwork by Kara Agostinho

Track Credits:
Xavier Lardner: Vocals/Bass/Lead Guitar
Benjamin Cauduro: Vocals/Keyboards/Rhythm Guitar
Alec Adams: Vocals/Drums and Percussion.

Recorded at STUDIOW in Keiraville and One Take Studios in Mount Kembla.

Tasman

The bipolarity of the creative industry can take it's toll. This song is a reminder to keep looking ahead during troughs, but also to not get ahead of yourself when you've hit a peak.

Produced, mixed and mastered by Ben Cauduro, Alec Adams and Xavier Lardner. Recorded at One Take Studios and BBQ Studios in Wollongong, NSW.

Ben Cauduro: Vocals/Guitar/Keys/Trumpet
Alec Adams: Drums and Percussion
Xavier Lardner: Bass

Artwork by Kara Agostinho

Around

A song about fun in the sun, as well as the glorious atmosphere of watching football at suburban grounds.

Produced, mixed and mastered by Ben Cauduro, Alec Adams and Xavier Lardner. Recorded at One Take Studios and BBQ Studios in Wollongong, NSW.
Artwork by Kara Agostinho.

Ben Cauduro: Vocals/Guitar/Keys
Alec Adams: Drums/Vocals
Xavier Lardner: Bass

Spectacle

A song about fun in the sun, as well as the glorious atmosphere of watching football at suburban grounds. This song is a cool breeze on a mild day, with crystal clear skies and inspiration for everybody get outside and enjoy these moments.

Back To Basics is a song about waking up to reality, eliminating any ounce of naivety and accepting the need to change. The Francos’ latest single tells the story of a relationship, not between two people, but between one’s self and their aspirations. After releasing two EP’s in the space of 12 months, the three piece from Wollongong, Australia are leaving their old mindset of highly sophisticated songs with heavy musical content in exchange for a hooky, accessible and modern tune.
Like their previous work, Back To Basics was recorded by the band in their home studio setups, but this time against the odds; Xavier Lardner recorded his bass part the day before his three month European vacation, Alec Adams recorded drums after recovering from a broken thumb, while Ben Cauduro recorded the rest, as well as taking mixing and mastering duties.

Artwork by Kara Agostinho.

Back To Basics

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