I don't really know that much about Ween, other than that they are wearers of many a musical hat. This one finds them in super-polished radio-friendly pop mode, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, and seems to be the prevailing concern for their White Pepper album, from which this is taken.
The problem is, the song itself doesn't cut the mustard. It's quite sweet and catchy, and reminds me a lot of Paul McCartney; but just as a lot of his solo work misses the mark, so does 'Even If You Don't'. It just isn't that interesting. It is a grower, though, so check out the video directed by Trey Parker and if you don't like it the first time, give it another go!
To me, the B-side has always been more interesting. Whenever I've pulled this record out in the past it's been 'cos I wanted to get me some o' that Cornbread Red. 'Cornbread Red' isn't going to blow your mind, but it's a nice little ditty with violin, and that refrain of "Cornbread, cornbread red, all that cornbread goin' to your head," has a way of lodging itself in your brain for days. It's a chugging, twangy country jangle that certainly wouldn't be out of place on their 12 Golden Country Greats album.
The CD edition of this single also included a dub mix of 'Cornbread Red', which adds psychedelic elements to the track, sounding like a Beck outtake or even mid-80s Butthole Surfers. But was the CD coloured translucent green!? I think not!
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