San Francisco-area progressive rock band Metaphor have announced the release of their fourth album “The Pearl”.
The band describe the music as thoughtful progressive music, where they attempt to explore the genre with a modern and unique approach. Besides focusing on creating engaging music, the lyrical content have been made with a thought-provoking and hopefully intriguing lyrical orientation, in line with what the band have aimed to do also on their earlier albums.
The lyrical story of “The Pearl” follows a young man as he journeys forth into the world on behalf of his people, on a quest to retrieve a precious pearl from the clutches of a terrible dragon. But as he finds out, the dragon is the least of his problems…
Metaphor is of course thrilled to share this new musical voyage with their audience. The CD and digital version are available now from many web-based progressive rock retailers, as well as directly from the band.
Metaphor consists of guitarist Malcolm Smith, keyboardist Marc Spooner, bassist Jim Anderson, vocalist/lyricist John Mabry, and percussionist Greg Miller. Formed more than 20 years ago, originally as a tribute to the music of early Genesis, Metaphor have worked at crafting their own distinctive progressive rock niche. Their aim has been to create a contemporary style that pays respect to all the beloved elements of traditional progressive rock, while also expressing the genre in a 21st century style. From quirky rhythmic changes, odd time signatures, and surprising twists and turns, to grandiloquent and exuberant musical excursions.
Track list:
- The Open Road
- Bruises and Blisters
- Lying Down with Dogs
- The Mist of Forgetting
- The Love Letter
- Remembering
- Romancing the Wurm
- The Eagle, The Voice, The Light
- Robed in Glory
Discography:
The Pearl (2019)
The Sparrow (2007)
Starfooted (2006)
Entertaining Thanatos (2004)
