Milkman (Phranc album)
| Milkman | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| 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 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| 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[edit]
"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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "Phranc". Trouser Press. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ Sullivan, Denise. Milkman at AllMusic
- ^ a b "Phranc Recollection of Romance and Murder Is Short but Sincere". Los Angeles Times. November 16, 1998.
- ^ Oseary, Guy (September 27, 2016). "Jews Who Rock". St. Martin's Publishing Group – via Google Books.
- ^ Nault, Curran (August 7, 2017). "Queercore: Queer Punk Media Subculture". Routledge – via Google Books.
- ^ Bream, Jon (4 June 1999). "Phranc". Star Tribune. p. 6E.
- ^ a b Morris, Chris (Nov 21, 1998). "Flag Waving". Billboard. 110 (47): 69.
- ^ "GLAAD ANNOUNCES MEDIA AWARD NOMINATIONS". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 21 Jan 1999. p. D2.
- ^ Fine, M J (18 Aug 2005). "Phranc's Seven-Year Itch?". Jewish Exponent. 218 (20): 33.
- ^ Pistor, Rahne (March 31, 2005). "Humor, politics, androgyny: folk singer Phranc in concert at Highways in Santa Monica". The Argonaut. News.
