Press Release
Following-up on the widespread critical and fan acclaim of their first two CDs, “Starfooted” and “Entertaining Thanatos”, San Francisco-Area band Metaphor announced the release of its much-anticipated third effort, entitled, “The Sparrow.” It’s a rock opera about the first Jesuit mission to another planet, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by celebrated author Mary Doria Russell. Recorded entirely at Blue Seven Audio with Christopher Scott Cooper engineering and co-producing. CSC also worked with metaphor on their second CD “Entertaining Thanatos”
Consisting of guitarist Malcolm Smith, keyboardist Marc Spooner, bassist Jim Anderson, vocalist/lyricist John Mabry, and percussionist Greg Miller, Metaphor has crafted another unique and exceptional piece of music. With its interesting poly-rhythms, thoughtful and exciting vocal excursions, and depth of harmonic ideas, the band continues to explore its evolving musical identity.