THE FRIENDS OF MR. CAIRO

This is a perfect album showing what two great musicians can do (almost) all by themselves. Firstly, minus Back to School, the whole music was arranged, performed and composed by Vangelis and all vocals (minus ambience voice) and lyrics by Anderson. Did they achieve anything? Yes, a masterpiece album of a different mood. Pleasantly dark, windy and upbeat pieces. All of the songs are great, even the State of Independence. Jon and Vangelis started their venture through Short Stories. While the sounds of the instruments remain similar here-- the composition here becomes more malodious. Their joint venture is truly one of its kind. You won't get any other albums sounding like those by Jon & Vangelis. And this album is flawless.