Reviews :

"The Cherry Orchard offer a lush brand of pop that falls in the Belle And Sebastian realm at times, but with a hint of reverence for the orchestrated pop of the likes of Burt Bacharach. A "boy/girl" duo where it's actually the "boy" singing (now that's a switch!), the sounds from The Cherry Orchard are not only cool and exotic, but loaded with an irresistible charm and style that makes for some satisfying listening". Shake It Up ! (usa)

" loads of subtle, clever, pastoral pop songs " Chickfactor (usa)

« précieusement exquise, la musique de ce duo est ensoleillée, calme et voluptueuse. Ce disque rayonne par le caractère classique de ses orchestrations, trompettes à l’ancienne et choeurs à deux voix, comme aux plus belles heures des Pale Fountains. » Rock et Folk (france)

« Antidote parfait à la grisaille, The Cherry Orchard nous emmène dans un monde où Burt Bacharach passerait pour un dangereux cynique. Le résultat, résolument rétro, mais surtout malin et accrocheur surpasse de loin toutes les sucreries des Cardigans » Magic ! (france)

"Super summery sounds from Cambridge's Cherry Orchard. Lightweit sounds and romantic lyrics on english pop that never tries to be anything it isn't. Several songs are nicely bolstered by a tidy bit of trumpet and there's and excellent production and use of light and shade throughout." Kansai Time Out (japan)

"When you put on Cherry Orchard's new album, "The World Is Such A Groovy Place," there is scant belief that a band you have never heard of can make such imperiously perfect moments of pop-confection. The songs are all lightweight numbers meant as frivolous background music. Not intrusive and yet strangely addictive, the sugary taste twirls in your mouth; this album is guaranteed to please anybody with half-decent tastes in pop music.
Drawing more from '60s influences such as Burt Bacharach, Herman's Hermits, and The Left Banke, and less from Y2K Brit-a-likes, the tracks seem to encompass a strong feeling of familiarity. An example being "The Thrill Was All Mine," with its horns and finger snaps played against a suitably cheesy tune that will have you bopping along.
"Love Among The Stars" is sheer pop heaven, while the sublime "Tonight" takes your breath away. The duo of Jason Smith and Sara Onyett get the mix of their vocal interplay to sheer perfection. The lounge-y feel of some of the songs might not appeal to all, but for those who enjoy their music candy-coated, each song is a self-contained cherry bomb that explodes to reveal layers of textures.
Besides the obvious Bacharach-ian tendencies, the music also contains more than a tinge of Nancy Sinatra, such as on the title track, filled to the brim with marimbas and cooing vocals from Sara.
Need a little something for seductive moments with a lady? Then slip on "Something Special" and bring on the champagne to sweep her off her feet.
In this modern pop marketplace where you will need loads of exposure for a crummy song to be liked by millions of unsuspecting teens, it is hard to put up a case for a band that will never get rotation anywhere except in lonely bedrooms. Yet, it will be your loss for missing out.
Bright, breezy, and poppy. The world is a groovy place when Cherry Orchard is playing. --
Redmund Law. MTV ASIA ( japan)