Even If and Especially When

"Even If and Especially When" is the second studio album by the American rock band Screaming Trees. Released in 1987, it marked their first collaboration with the SST Records label. The band, hailing from Ellensburg, Washington, consisted of Mark Lanegan on vocals, Gary Lee Conner on guitar, Van Conner on bass, and Mark Pickerel on drums.

The album showcases their distinctive blend of psychedelic rock and early grunge influences, which would later become more prominent in their subsequent work. At the time of its release, the band was part of the burgeoning underground music scene in the Pacific Northwest. This scene would eventually produce other influential acts such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

"Even If and Especially When" received critical acclaim for its raw sound and energetic performances, capturing the essence of the band's early style. The album features tracks like "Transfiguration" and "Don't Look Down," which highlight the band's ability to combine melodic elements with their gritty rock approach. Although it didn't achieve significant commercial success upon release, it has since been regarded as an important work in the development of the alternative rock and grunge genres.