Matthew Sweet 🎶 Evangeline 🎶 Not When I Need It…
🎸 Matthew Sweet — Hidden Gems
Two deep cuts worth the spotlight.. “Evangeline” and “Not When I Need It.”
“Evangeline” comes from Girlfriend (1991), Sweet’s breakout power-pop classic. It wasn’t a single, but it became a fan favorite for its hooks and guitar fire—and it was inspired by the comic-book character Evangeline, blending sci-fi imagery with aching pop romance.
A few years later, 100% Fun (1995) kept the melodic magic rolling. “Not When I Need It” is one of those perfect deep cuts—bright, punchy, and emotionally honest. Together, these tracks show Sweet’s sweet spot: killer hooks with real heart.
Discovering Matthew Sweet in the early ’90s was a blast for me—cranking his CDs, guitar in hand, playing along in my room. Hope you enjoy this little trip back 🎸
Also, I love the guitar riffs in “Evangeline”… many of his songs have it like that.
👇 bonus Paste Studio tracks
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Good one !!!
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🤗 Ooo I’m happy you like!
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Indeed it was 🥰
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What a fantastic tribute to Matthew Sweet and his underrated brilliance. You captured the magic of those deep cuts perfectly—especially how Evangeline from Girlfriend blends jangly guitar energy with that bittersweet emotional pull he does so well. And you’re absolutely right about Not When I Need It from 100% Fun—it’s one of those tracks that sneaks up on you and reminds you just how effortless his hook-writing feels.
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Thanks Vijay. You’re the Man! I appreciate it 😎
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Interesting songs
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Thanks for listening
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