Milkman (Phranc album)

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Milkman
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 3, 1998
Recorded Los Angeles, California in 1998
Genre Folk, folk rock
Length26:51
Label Phancy Records [1]
Producer Warren Bruleigh, Phranc
Phranc chronology
Goofyfoot
(1995)
Milkman
(1998)
Professional ratings
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Milkman is an album by the folk singer-songwriter Phranc, released in 1998. [4] [5] It was her first album in seven years; she had spent several years putting on her Neil Diamond tribute act, Hot August Phranc. [6] [7]

Contents

The album was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award, in the "Outstanding Music - Album" category. [8]

Production

"Gary" is a song about Phranc's brother, who was murdered in 1991. [7] [9] "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. [10]

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." [3]

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

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