This is such good stuff that it’s easy to almost overlook Mark Anthony K’s uplifting lyrics. “The Journey” has been in a battle with “Funny Feelin’” for my favorite track on Ordinary Day. The song kicks off with a clear e-bow-sounding guitar lead over a rhythmic synthesizer backdrop. By now, it’s clear that Mark Anthony K, a veteran of the Canadian music scene, is a skilled writer and player.

“The Journey” also highlights his production chops. This Projekt Gemineye song shines sonically, with its multi-tracked guitar parts, tasty synthesizer solos, and a tight rhythmic bedrock. Almost midway into this epic, his assured and assertive vocals enter, almost as a counterpoint to the lyrics. Yes, this is good stuff! “Fate Unknown” is a more straight-ahead burner showing off Projekt Gemineye’s chops effectively, but not offering the musicality of the rest of Ordinary Day. Still, it is better than most of the metal offerings out there today.

“Ride On” closes out the 40 minutes of Projekt Gemineye’s Ordinary Day. Here, Mark Anthony K turns things back up to 10. The song moves forward with a sense of urgency yet still displays the musical depth that the other tracks – except for “Fate Unknown” – eagerly display on Ordinary Day. Again, K shows off his talents as an arranger and guitarist, tying together soaring lead and melody parts over a precise drum beat. The instrumental track uses a lead guitar to share its uplifting, optimistic message. The song recalls elements of Eric Johnson and David Gilmour’s solo work.

Unfortunately, “Ride On” ends, leaving the listener demanding more. Fortunately, Projekt Gemineye will release a companion album near the end of 2017 that will complement this fine work and satisfy the musical desires Ordinary Day created