The Hate Yourself Change

About the Artist
Neva Dinova has been through several incarnations since 1992, when guitarist and vocalist Jake Bellows and bassist Heath Koontz began writing songs and performing. Its current lineup includes Bellows and Koontz, guitarists Mike Kratky and Tim Haes (who have been with the band since 1999), and drummer Rodger Lewis (who joined in 2003)

Sonically, the presence of three guitarists has allowed for rapid development of the band's trademark sound, marked by swirling countermelodies and assorted textures. It is around this musical fabric that Bellows' poetry-based lyrics are centered. Experiments in ambient sound give the songs impact, while the melody and lyrics act as tethers to reality, driving each songs direction and purpose.

Product Description
With the stripped down simplicity of a guitar and a voice, Jake Bellows, Neva Dinova’s leader, opens the album with "Hat O'er Eyes" and sets the mood: "He wears his hat o'er his eyes / And he's trying to keep it on / Says he's sick of living his life / And he's tired of being alone." From those first words to "I've Got A Feeling's" final barroom, sing-a-long power-chorus of "The world's a shitty place / I can't wait to die," Neva Dinova's The Hate Yourself Change guides you through an inspiringly despondent menagerie of musical mastery. Neva Dinova is a beloved Omaha band that first blipped on the nation’s radar when The Los Angeles Times called their eponymous debut one of the "Top 10 Releases of 2002." When they released a split-EP with Bright Eyes called "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels" in the middle of 2004, we were reminded of just how special Neva Dinova and their lead-singer, Jake Bellows, are. Picture the better parts of Coldplay, Mazzy Star, The Cure and! maybe even Johnny Cash, mixed with a mid-western innocence and the type of melancholy that makes you tap your feet and hum along. Now wrap that up into eleven incredible songs and you begin to understand Neva Dinova's latest tour de force. Jake has deftly managed to write an album that is at once filled with lyrics of sorrow and despair as it is packed with musical interludes of hope and exhilaration. The Hate Yourself Change is destined to catapult Neva Dinova further into the realm of worldwide acknowledgment as it will make you wonder why the mindless synthetic rock of today's radio overshadows the honesty and integrity of bands like Neva Dinova. The fact is, Jake Bellows isn't a depressing guy, he just plays one on this record — and, fortunately for us, he does it exceptionally well.

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The Hate Yourself Change

Average customer rating: brilliant....can't wait for more lovely Got me into the band neva dinova Great mature new album

The Hate Yourself Change Neva Dinova Manufacturer: Sidecho Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Dream Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Neva Dinova One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels Home, Vol. 4 Motion Sickness Spend an Evening With Saddle Creek, Bright Eyes, The Faint, Cursive et al ASIN: B00079HZWK Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

1. Hat O'er Eyes
2. Ahh
3. Yellow Datsun
4. The Champion
5. Can't Wait To See You
6. A Picture In Pocket
7. She Can't Change
8. Blackest Heart
9. Cold Calls
10. On/Off
11. I've Got A Feeling

Album Description

With the stripped down simplicity of a guitar and a voice, Jake Bellows, Neva Dinova's leader, opens the album with "Hat O'er Eyes" and sets the mood: "He wears his hat o'er his eyes / And he's trying to keep it on / Says he's sick of living his life / And he's tired of being alone." From those first words to "I've Got A Feeling's" final barroom, sing-a-long power-chorus of "The world's a shitty place / I can't wait to die," Neva Dinova's The Hate Yourself Change guides you through an inspiringly despondent menagerie of musical mastery. Neva Dinova is a beloved Omaha band that first blipped on the nation's radar when The Los Angeles Times called their eponymous debut one of the "Top 10 Releases of 2002." When they released a split-EP with Bright Eyes called "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels" in the middle of 2004, we were reminded of just how special Neva Dinova and their lead-singer, Jake Bellows, are. Picture the better parts of Coldplay, Mazzy Star, The Cure and! maybe even Johnny Cash, mixed with a mid-western innocence and the type of melancholy that makes you tap your feet and hum along. Now wrap that up into eleven incredible songs and you begin to understand Neva Dinova's latest tour de force. Jake has deftly managed to write an album that is at once filled with lyrics of sorrow and despair as it is packed with musical interludes of hope and exhilaration. The Hate Yourself Change is destined to catapult Neva Dinova further into the realm of worldwide acknowledgment as it will make you wonder why the mindless synthetic rock of today's radio overshadows the honesty and integrity of bands like Neva Dinova. The fact is, Jake Bellows isn't a depressing guy, he just plays one on this record — and, fortunately for us, he does it exceptionally well.

Customer Reviews:

brilliant....can't wait for more.......2006-04-29

I'm not gonna go on and on about how perfect this album is. Anyone that has listened to it knows exactly what I mean when I say it is "melodramotically exceptional."

I heard it playing overhead in a music store and was instantly hooked. From the slow, to the catchy, each song will make you reflect on life's circumstances.

Do not expect an instrumentally complex album. It's simple, but very effective. The lyrics are, deep, rich and emotional...be prepared, this album will break your heart, then make you smile.

Mark

lovely.......2006-03-11

This is an amazing band, especially live- i saw them play with Bright Eyes and it was the greatest show i've ever experienced. Give it a listen. I also recommend their self-titled album (I love the song "Dances Fantastic".

Got me into the band.......2006-01-26

This album helped me get into the grove of this surprisingly under-known band. One would think that after their ep with Bright Eyes, their new release would do very well, but i have found that many people just dont know about them. I suggest buying both of their albums, but you may have to listen to them a few times to really get a feel for them, which will then make you fall in love with their very distinct style.

neva dinova.......2005-07-26

neva dinova have dropped to a lower key with "the hate yourself change". after some time in the studio and on the stage with bright eyes, they've taken on a charming new collection of pop songs focusing on depression, loneliness, etc. it comes damn near to breaking your heart a few times, but then they smile and wink and we all sigh in relief. i really do like these songs, but it doesn't feel complete for some reason. they don't work together that well and i think neva dinova is good enough to pull off a really good album. they're growing in a new direction that's worth a listen, but really isn't much better than their debut. i hope that they pull it together and release something truly great someday, but i'm satisfied giving this a spin every now and then in the mean-time.

Great mature new album.......2005-02-17

I've followed this band for a while now, yet all of the CDs I've ended up buying by them have been collections of very good songs with mildly interesting ones sprinkled in throughout. Hate Yourself Change is different. Every song grabs you and makes you want to hear it again, just to make sure you heard it right. This CD really shows Neva Dinova's musical maturity, yet not losing any of that personal feeling to the music that makes you like them in the first place. Two of my favorites from the album would have to be "Can't Wait to See You" and "She Can't Change". "She Can't Change" really lays their band's composition open at the end, when they slow it down and then build back up, showing their instrumental layers as they layer three guitar parts and then the drums and it really catches hold of you. This album is a big step, very accessible and the ending makes you want more.

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2. Grizzly Bear - Marilyn Horne/Robert White/Dick Hyman
3. Let Me Sing And I'm Happy - Robert White/Dick Hyman
4. Let Yourself Go - Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
5. Top Hat, White Tie And Tails/Steppin' Out With My Baby - Robert White/Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
6. Let's Face The Music And Dance - Dick Hyman
7. How Deep Is The Ocean? - Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
8. Roses Of Yesterday - Robert White/Dick Hyman
9. Puttin' On The Ritz - Marilyn Horne/Robert White/Dick Hyman
10. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning/This Is The Army Mr. Jones - Robert White/Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
11. That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune - Robert White/Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
12. Blue Skies - Dick Hyman
13. Snookey Ookums - Marilyn Horne/Robert White/Dick Hyman
14. Change Partners - Robert White/Dick Hyman
15. Heat Wave - Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
16. Smile And Show Your Dimple - Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
17. Easter Parade - Robert White/Dick Hyman
18. Suppertime - Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
19. All Alone - Robert White/Dick Hyman
20. Pack Up Your Sins - Marilyn Horne/Robert White/Dick Hyman
21. Always - Marilyn Horne/Dick Hyman
22. Cheek To Cheek - Marilyn Horne/Robert White/Dick Hyman
23. White Christmas - Marilyn Horne/Robert White/Dick Hyman
24. Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor - Marilyn Horne/Robert White/Dick Hyman
25. Russian Lullaby - Dick Hyman
26. God Bless America - Marilyn Horne/Robert White/Dick Hyman

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