Milkman (Phranc album)
# Milkman (Phranc album)

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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
