Cleaning House

by Saffire -- The Uppity Blues Women

Overview

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. ~ Steve Hoffman

Product Details

Release Date:	05/21/1996
Label:	Alligator Records
UPC:	0014551484028
Rank:	125811

Tracks

1. Because of You
2. Hungry Woman's Blues
3. Rocket Ship
4. In My Girlish Days
5. Don't Do It
6. (I'll Be Your) Sweet Black Angel
7. I'd Rather Be Alone
8. Love Me to Death
9. I Lost My Baby to Another Man
10. If Love Hurts (You're Not Doing It Right)
11. Nobody but You
12. I Want My Money Back
13. Blues Is in the House
14. Bad Debt
15. Things Are Seldom What They Seem to Be
16. Tomorrow Ain't Promised
17. The Equalizer

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Saffire -- The Uppity Blues Women   Primary Artist
Gaye Adegbalola   Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Percussion
Ann Rabson   Piano,Guitar,Vocals
Andra Faye McIntosh   Bass,Fiddle,Guitar,Vocals,Mandolin
Steve Freund   Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Marc Norberg   Photography
Ernest Lawlars   Composer
Saffire -- The Uppity Blues Women   Producer
Sam Fishkin   Engineer,Mastering,Assistant Producer
Rick Estrin   Composer
Marshall Chapman   Composer
Rev. F.C. Barnes   Composer
Brian Jensen   Assistant Engineer
Gaye Adegbalola   Arranger,Composer,Rewriting,Re-Arranged
Jay O'Rourke   Mastering
Johnny Copeland   Composer
Lucille Bogan   Composer
Ann Rabson   Composer
Bruce Iglauer   Producer,Mastering
Willie Dixon   Composer
Dixon   Composer
Matt Minde   Cover Design
Barnes   Composer