Orange Morning is the first studio album by the Finnish indie rock band Neøv, released on February 8, 2013 on Fullsteam Records to a much critical acclaim.
The songs of Orange Morning were mostly written by Anssi Neuvonen in several parts of Europe and North America. Some of the songs were written in collaboration between brothers Anssi and Samuli Neuvonen. The music videos for singles of Orange Morning were directed by creative duo Rairai and award-winning director Teemu Niukkanen.
Orange Morning received positive reviews from music critics. Finnish music magazine Soundi gave Orange Morning a score of 4/5 stating that the band has managed to capture their "dreamlike vision as a strikingly integrated whole." New YorkâÂÂbased web magazine Prefix Magazine gave Orange Morning a grade of 8/10 and Finnish music magazine Sue 9/10. Sue selected the album among the 10 best Finnish albums of 2013. A German webzine NBHAP reviewed the album positively and stated that Neøv is "one of the most promising new bands from Scandinavia".
All songs written by Anssi Neuvonen, if not mentioned otherwise. Lyrics by Anssi Neuvonen.
The following persons were included in the making of Orange Morning.
NEÃÂV<br/> Anssi Neuvonen - vocals, guitar, keyboards, trumpet<br/> Samuli Neuvonen - drums, trombone, keyboards, backing vocals<br/> Ari Autio - bass, keyboards, backing vocals<br/> Jonas Ursin - keyboards, guitar<br/> Antti Hevosmaa - trumpet, flugelhorn
Additional personnel<br/> Artturi Taira - production, recording, keyboards<br/> Sampsa Väätäinen - recording, mixing, whistle<br/> Neøv - additional recording<br/> Aaro Sariola - keyboards<br/> Henkka Niemistö - mastering<br/> Rairai - artwork