Burnin' Down the House

Burnin' Down the House is not the polished, orchestral Etta James of the early sixties. This is the sound of a survivor who has seen it all and lived to tell the tale with a voice that has aged into a magnificent, weathered instrument. Recorded live at the House of Blues, the album captures an electric, sweaty energy where the boundary between the stage and the audience disappears. The Roots Band provides a rock-solid foundation, allowing Etta to growl, purr, and belt through a setlist that feels like a victory lap. It is raw, uncompromising, and deeply soulful.

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