CAIRO

Cairo

Symphonic Prog

3.37 | 124 ratings

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If you fancy something which is a cross between eighties-style Yes, traditional ELP, with a bit of UK thrown in too, then this'll be your cup of tea.

Probably in the AOR segment of Prog, it has a tinny brilliance defining it. Probably not moody enough for my ears, as I prefer older Yes (Tales from Topographical is probably my favourite), and find ELP to be a bit too technical, though I like Brain Salad surgery.

The concept is probably let down by the vocalist, as I would imagine a John Anderson soundalike would have been preferable to see where the music truly stands in the scheme of things. The singing is okay, just a bit flat.

I can't quite understand why an extra bit of music needed to be ended to the end of 'Rufus at Avalon's gate', as it was going to end quite moodily with some church bells. Alas, not enough of an AOR-style ending perhaps. Pity.

Fast-paced, happy and very musically proficient throughout, if the aim of Cairo was to sound not dissimilar from the aforementioned bands, then the objective was very certainly achieved.

sussexbowler | 3/5 | 2011-7-6

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