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progressive rock by

metaphor

Metaphor will be moving to a new page later this year, and metaphor.org will be disabled

You can go to the new page now! metaphorprog.bandcamp.com

Check out our latest CD                   

the pearl

The new CD is full of unexpected twists and turns, changing time signatures, thought-provoking lyrical excursions, and unusual arrangements. Superb musicianship and creative, quirky compositions make The Pearl a must-have for fans of progressive music!

​(See full reviews of The Pearl)

        

 

 

CD or download available from CDBaby  Bandcamp, and many other online music platforms.

 

Buy The Pearl directly from the band (including shipping to US, Canada, and Europe/UK):

Metaphor's music is released on the                        label.

  • Sea of Tranquility
    "A wonderful collection of modern prog rock songs with a healthy nod to the classics"
     
  • The Progressive Aspect
    "Get this album for the band’s spectacular and innovative spirit and stay to listen to the story told with brilliant musicianship and vocals"

     
  • Expose Magazine
    "Beginning to end, The Pearl is an outstanding album"

     

  • Progressive Rock Files
    "This is the real deal. Highly recommended"

     

  • Progwereld
    "A beautiful little gem"

     

  • Highlands Magazine
    "It's hard to demand better from this exceptional group. Pure class!"

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Metaphor Featured on the Cover of France's Highlands Magazine, March 2019

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Metaphor is:  

Jim Anderson/bass . John Mabry/vocals . Marc Spooner/keyboards . Malcolm Smith/guitars . Greg Miller/percussion

Other CDs by Metaphor

The Sparrow

Read reviews of
The Sparrow

See 2006 video of "Inquisition" from The Sparrow!

Entertaining Thanatos

Starfooted

Read reviews of

Starfooted

Note: Starfooted is out of print but is available for download

Purchase The Sparrow, Entertaining Thanatos, or Starfooted: click on images to go to CDBaby for samples and purchase options. 

 

Buy The Sparrow or Entertaining Thanatos directly from the band: send $13.00 via PayPal to malcolm@metaphor.org , indicating Sparrow or Thanatos. Includes shipping in the continental US. Inquire for shipping elsewhere (shipping to Europe is typically $14).

 

Buy both Sparrow and Thanatos together for just $20, including 

shipping in the continental US!

You may also like these solo projects by members of Metaphor:

We Were Here (2014)

Malcolm Smith

"Full of busy and complex arrangements with turns and twists that surprise the listener at every corner" 

                                     ~ Expose Magazine

Read all reviews of We Were Here

A Rite of Spring

Marc Spooner

Electronic realization of the Igor Stravinsky masterpiece done in the classic style of Switched-On Bach/Tomita - all vintage synthesizers/keyboard.

A Christmas Album

Marc Spooner

Electronic realization of the ballet classic, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, done in the classic style of Switched-On Bach/Tomita - all vintage synthesizers/keyboard.

Purchase: click on images to go to CDBaby for samples and purchase options. 

Buy We Were Here, A Rite of Spring, or A Christmas Album directly from the musicians: send $13.00 via PayPal to malcolm@metaphor.org , indicating which CD. Includes shipping in the continental US. Inquire for shipping elsewhere (shipping to Europe is typically $14).

Be sure to check out the great music of prog rock band Mind Furniture

featuring Metaphor members John Mabry, Greg Miller, and Jim Anderson.

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