Milkman (Phranc album) explained

Milkman
Type:	Album
Artist:	Phranc
Cover:	Milkman (Phranc album).jpg
Released:	November 3, 1998
Recorded:	Los Angeles, California in 1998
Genre:	Folk, folk rock
Length:	26:51
Label:	Phancy Records^[1]
Producer:	Warren Bruleigh, Phranc
Prev Title:	Goofyfoot
Prev Year:	1995

Milkman is an album by the folk singer-songwriter Phranc, released in 1998.^{[2] [3]} It was her first album in seven years; she had spent several years putting on her Neil Diamond tribute act, Hot August Phranc.^[4]

The album was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award, in the "Outstanding Music - Album" category.^[5]

Production

"Gary" is a song about Phranc's brother, who was murdered in 1991.^{[6] [7]} "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.^[8]

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Phranc . Trouser Press . 15 October 2021.
2. Web site: Jews Who Rock. Guy. Oseary. September 27, 2016. St. Martin's Publishing Group. Google Books.
3. Web site: Queercore: Queer Punk Media Subculture. Curran. Nault. August 7, 2017. Routledge. Google Books.
4. News: Bream . Jon . Phranc . Star Tribune . 4 June 1999 . 6E.
5. News: GLAAD ANNOUNCES MEDIA AWARD NOMINATIONS . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 21 Jan 1999 . D2.
6. Morris . Chris . Flag Waving . Billboard . Nov 21, 1998 . 110 . 47 . 69.
7. Fine . M J . Phranc's Seven-Year Itch? . Jewish Exponent . 18 Aug 2005 . 218 . 20 . 33.
8. News: Pistor . Rahne . Humor, politics, androgyny: folk singer Phranc in concert at Highways in Santa Monica . The Argonaut . March 31, 2005 . News.