The album 'Dreams' was released on November 2, 2010, by Columbia Records. It is a record of acoustic covers of songs that influenced Neil Diamond, including tracks by artists such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen.
Produced by several collaborators, including Jacknife Lee, Don Was, and Rick Rubin, the album features minimalist arrangements that highlight Diamond's voice and guitar. It includes a new version of his own song 'I'm a Believer', originally written for The Monkees.
The album peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 and was well received by critics, who praised the intimacy and sincerity of the performances. 'Dreams' was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2012.