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