Studio Album · No. 5
Even Worse Songwriting Credits by "Weird Al" Yankovic
Produced by Rick Derringer · Engineered by Tony Papa, Jamey Dell
Rock 'n Roll / Scotti Brothers
ComedyComedy Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether "Weird Al" Yankovic carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by "Weird Al" Yankovic
0 tracksoutside writers
"Weird Al" Yankovic's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
7
Lyricists
1
Producers
1988
Released
Data Insight
All eleven tracks carry his name and seven are his alone, the highest solo share of the eighties albums. There is no polka medley on it.
Even Worse came out in April 1988 with a cover parodying Michael Jackson's Bad, and put him back on the chart.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fat
#99
|
Michael Jackson"Weird Al" Yankovic | Michael JacksonAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 2 |
Stuck in a Closet with Vanna White
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 3 |
(This Song's Just) Six Words Long
|
Rudy Clark"Weird Al" Yankovic | Rudy ClarkAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 4 |
You Make Me
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 5 |
I Think I'm a Clone Now
|
Ritchie Cordell"Weird Al" Yankovic | Ritchie CordellAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 6 |
Lasagna
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 7 |
Melanie
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 8 |
Alimony
|
Tommy JamesBo GentryRitchie CordellBobby Bloom"Weird Al" Yankovic | Tommy JamesBo GentryRitchie CordellRobert BloomAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 9 |
Velvet Elvis
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 10 |
Twister
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 11 |
Good Old Days
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Even Worse
Who wrote Even Worse?
Yankovic on all eleven tracks, seven of them alone. The parodies add the writers of the songs being parodied.
How high did the single chart?
"Fat" reached number 99 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Rick Derringer.
Who engineered it?
Tony Papa, with Jamey Dell assisting.
Is there a polka medley?
No. It is one of the few albums without one.
How long is the album?
37:32 across eleven tracks.