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Milkman
Studio album by Phranc
Released	November 3, 1998
Recorded	Los Angeles, California in 1998
Genre	Folk, folk rock
Length	26:51
Label	Phancy Records
Producer	Warren Bruleigh, Phranc
Phranc chronology
Goofyfoot (1995) Milkman (1998)

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AllMusic
Los Angeles Times

Milkman is an album by the folk singer-songwriter Phranc, released in 1998. It was her first album in seven years; she had spent several years putting on her Neil Diamond tribute act, Hot August Phranc.

The album was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award, in the "Outstanding Music - Album" category.

Production

"Gary" is a song about Phranc's brother, who was murdered in 1991. "Ozzie and Harriet" tells of a one-on-one faltering relationship. "Tzena, Tzena" is sung in Yiddish.

The album title references Phranc's fondness for regularly wearing a milkman's uniform.

Critical reception

The Los Angeles Times wrote that "with its minimalist, sincere folk-pop tunes, Phranc’s first album in seven years integrates the humor and pain in her recent life."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Phranc; except where indicated

1. "Twirly" – 1:48
2. "The Handsome Cabin Boy" (Traditional) – 3:04
3. "Ozzie and Harriet" – 3:37
4. "Yer the One" – 1:42
5. "They Lied" – 2:26
6. "Where Were You?" – 4:28
7. "Gary" – 2:31
8. "Cuffs" – 3:48
9. "Lullaby" – 1:59
10. "Tzena, Tzena" (Traditional) – 1:28

Personnel

• Phranc - Producer, vocals, arranger, guitar
• Warren Bruleigh - Producer
• Anna Waronker - Backing vocals
• Phil Parlapiano - Accordion
• Steve McDonald - Bass guitar
• Tal Bergman - Drums
• Jimmy Sloan - Engineer
• Jeff Skelton - Assistant engineer
• Bill Inglot - Mastering
• Dave Schultz - Mastering
• Howie Idelson - Design
• Rocky Schenck - Photography

References

1. "Phranc". Trouser Press. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
2. Sullivan, Denise. Milkman at AllMusic
3. ^ "Phranc Recollection of Romance and Murder Is Short but Sincere". Los Angeles Times. November 16, 1998.
4. Oseary, Guy (September 27, 2016). "Jews Who Rock". St. Martin's Publishing Group – via Google Books.
5. Nault, Curran (August 7, 2017). "Queercore: Queer Punk Media Subculture". Routledge – via Google Books.
6. Bream, Jon (4 June 1999). "Phranc". Star Tribune. p. 6E.
7. ^ Morris, Chris (Nov 21, 1998). "Flag Waving". Billboard. 110 (47): 69.
8. "GLAAD ANNOUNCES MEDIA AWARD NOMINATIONS". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 21 Jan 1999. p. D2.
9. Fine, M J (18 Aug 2005). "Phranc's Seven-Year Itch?". Jewish Exponent. 218 (20): 33.
10. Pistor, Rahne (March 31, 2005). "Humor, politics, androgyny: folk singer Phranc in concert at Highways in Santa Monica". The Argonaut. News.

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