Saffire are the most popular acoustic blues act in the world, with a diverse following that includes devotees of classic blues, folk and women's music. All four of their previous releases are among Alligator Records' top 20 best-selling titles. Cleaning House features mostly original material, complete with Saffire's earthy sound and bawdy lyrical observations.

Another generally likable album from Saffire, Cleaning House contains plenty of the bold, sassy material (e.g., "Hungry Woman's Blues," "If Love Hurts, You're Not Doing It Right," "Tomorrow Ain't Promised") listeners have come to expect from the band that half seriously, half tongue-in-cheek, bills itself as the Uppity Blues Women. All three women take turns on lead vocals; Andra Faye McIntosh's singing is particularly enjoyable. The 17-song acoustic set includes five originals from band member Gaye Adegbalola, three originals from bandmate Ann Rabson, and a spirited variety of songs written by old-timers like Memphis Minnie and contemporary songsmiths like Rick Estrin.



Tracklist:

01. Because of You (2:38)
02. Hungy Woman's Blues (4:07)
03. Rocket Ship (2:46)
04. In My Girlish Days (3:32)
05. Don't Do It (4:49)
06. (I'll Be Your) Sweet Black Angel (4:41)
07. I'd Rather Be Alone (4:07)
08. Love Me To Death (4:45)
09. I Lost My Baby To Another Man (4:29)
10. If Love Hurts (You're Not Doing It Right) (2:52)
11. Nobody But You (3:53)
12. I Want My Money Back (3:32)
13. Blues Is In the House (5:05)
14. Bad Debt (2:59)
15. Things Are Seldom What They Seem To Be (3:58)
16. Tomorrow Ain't Promised (3:19)
17. The Equalizer (4:23)