Cairo have received a stunning new review from Jon Neudorf, Sea of Tranquillity Staff Writer, in which he states: “‘Say’ rivals (writer’s favourite Touchstone album) Wintercoast in terms of melody and instrumental prowess”

Some more great new reviews of our debut album SAY have arrived courtesy of Background Magazine and Music Street Journal! Click the links below to read the full reviews. “This album is an adventure in its self, lyrically and musically. You can always feel the threatening fear. There is a lot of Rob and Rachel singing together and that fits … Read More

Afterglow have given ‘SAY’ a fantastic review ! Check out the English translation below. Original can be found HERE “The English band Cairo, not to be confused with the no longer existing 90s namesake, under the inspiring leadership of Rob Cottingham (Touchstone) are on their debut album. ‘$ @ Y’ moves in the regions of Anathema, with hints of Rush, Genesis and … Read More

Get ‘SAY’ HERE http://www.keysandchords.com/album-review-blog/cairo-say English Translation Below -“Always nice to discover a debut album with a surprising smear. No dried up cake, but an intriguing progrock album. Already published in 2016, and it is high time to highlight this. The driving force behind the new band Cairo is Rob Cottingham from Milton Keynes (UK), an experienced dark rocker in the solo … Read More

Prog Magazine have reviewed ‘SAY’ A fantastic review by David West, our debut release is available HERE Read the FULL REVIEW

Two more fantastic reviews for our debut album have come in from across the pond. Many thanks to both reviewers for their kind words! “Mission accomplished, as every track on this album is stunningly orchestrated and beautifully arranged. Unlike Touchstone, a harder-edged prog band, Cottingham has now created a new group that pushes that prog sound into a new era” … Read More

Some great reviews of our debut album ‘Say’ have come in from across the pond in the US and Canada! ‘Say’ is available via our online store, here. “Hang fire on those end of year best of lists, for what Cairo have created here is sure to have a Say in what makes the cut” – Sea of Tranquility “Great … Read More

Excerpts from the review: “I am happy to announce that his new project Cairo is a leap up and forward.” “Blistering Prog Rock of the finest vintage…” “Accessible perhaps but very creative with constant shifts in mood and atmosphere, from preciously chiseled to powerfully bombastic.” “From the beginning to the end, this polished production makes this into the very rare … Read More

Progressor has been published since 1998 and describes itself as “The Battle Station on the Virtual Rock Front Supporting the Progressive Rock Movement”. Olav Bjornson is the reviewer, and he concludes: “Those who tend to enjoy bands described as neo-progressive rock just as much as artists placed in the same general context as Porcupine Tree should have a field day … Read More

Review of November ’16 Maltby gig, including a great picture of Lisa, shown in March/April 2017 CRS magazine highlighting the “promise of the material showcased from the debut album”.

Jochen König published his review of Cairo’s album ‘Say’ on 10th March 2017, and he awards the album 11/15. He starts: “Cottingham was a founding member of Touchstone, and this is reflected in his new field of activity. CAIRO play a track harder and gloomier and are closer to the symphonic Neoprog. But the orientation, melodic Prog-Rock with Pep and … Read More

Cairo are delighted to report that long established, esteemed Prog Archives reviewer Kev Rowland has awarded the top rating for ‘Say’. In his comprehensive review for the global website, Kev Rowland summarises: “Each time I play the album I get something more from it, and I fell in love with it the very first time, and the more I play … Read More