diff --git a/beetsplug/embedart.py b/beetsplug/embedart.py
index 01f11d3a3..9c0efa51e 100644
--- a/beetsplug/embedart.py
+++ b/beetsplug/embedart.py
@@ -136,10 +136,12 @@ class EmbedCoverArtPlugin(BeetsPlugin):
             self.remove_artfile(album)
 
     def remove_artfile(self, album):
+        """Possibly delete the album art file for an album (if the
+        appropriate configuration option is enabled.
+        """
         if self.config['remove_art_file'] and album.artpath:
             if os.path.isfile(album.artpath):
-                self._log.debug(u'Removing album art file '
-                                u'for {0}', album)
+                self._log.debug('Removing album art file for {0}', album)
                 os.remove(album.artpath)
                 album.artpath = None
                 album.store()