Milkman (Phranc album)

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
 * 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