Neva Dinova is a country/slowcore outfit that got signed to Saddle Creek for their third album after label boss Conor Oberst became a fan along with other Saddle Creek artists such as Rilo Kiley and The Faint. And just one quick listen to "You May Already Be Dreaming" will convince you that the quintet fits right in there on the roster.
One of the strongest selling points of Neva Dinova is that you believe every word that rolls out of vocalist Jake Bellows' mouth. And while three guitars might seem like overkill, it works wonders for this band. "Will The Ladies Send You Flowers" is as pure as anything I've heard this year with Bellows totally nailing the Johnny Cash-like delivery. The absolute highlight for me however is "Clouds" with a distorted riff that would make Neil Young very proud. Or jealous.
Whether they're quiet or loud, Neva Dinova always sounds so incredibly warm. Just like the blanket you used to roll yourself into as a kid. Whether you wanted to forget everything around you or be comforted, "You May Already Be Dreaming" will do the trick every bit as good as that blanket used to.
Score: 8.5 out of 10
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