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Milkman (Phranc album)

Milkman
Studio album by
Phranc
ReleasedNovember 3, 1998
RecordedLos Angeles, California in 1998
GenreFolk, folk rock
Length26:51
LabelPhancy Records[1]
ProducerWarren Bruleigh, Phranc
Phranc chronology
Goofyfoot
(1995) 		Milkman
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Los Angeles Times[3]

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]

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

  • 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b 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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