Projekt Gemineye’s The Dark Days of Yesterday is a powerful, intricately produced album that explores personal struggle, resilience, and reflection. Across its tracks, band conceptionalist Mark Anthony K channels the dark chapters of his past into a cinematic collection of prog-rock compositions that reward both casual and deep headphone listening.

The album opens with “You Are the One”, a punchy, high-energy track that juxtaposes its seemingly affectionate title with lyrics about a toxic relationship. The drums are upfront and full of life, with toms and snares leaping out of the mix, setting a bold tone for the record.

“Seek the Truth” accelerates the pace with snarling lead guitar, double-kick drumming, and adventurous harmonies that nod to Queen’s layered vocal approach. As the first song written for the album, it captures the urgency and catharsis of confronting one’s inner demons.

One of the highlights, “Hear the Call”, is an epic journey that begins with a two-minute instrumental intro. Its clean guitar tones, Moog-like bass, and melodic bass lines build toward a mid-song tempo change, culminating in anthemic leads. A 12-string electric bridge adds shimmering depth, giving the track a soaring, uplifting character.

“I’ll Be There” draws on sweeping synths, orchestral layers, and Hammond organ flourishes to deliver one of the album’s most emotional statements. Lyrically, it offers a hand to someone trapped in darkness, and musically, its blend of brass, strings, and powerful guitar solos creates an expansive, cinematic feel.

The near-10-minute “A Voice in the Dark” is the album’s grand centerpiece. It’s quiet, fingerpicked Stratocaster introduction and ominous synths evolve into layered guitar movements that shift between introspection and intensity. The song explores the “inner devil” that tempts bad decisions, mirroring the album’s overarching theme of acknowledging and confronting the shadows of the past.

As a digital bonus, “The Things You Fear” continues the album’s introspective journey with 12-string guitar textures, though it is omitted from the vinyl release due to format constraints.

Production-wise, the album reflects Mark’s commitment to shaping tones at the source—committing effects and textures during recording in a Bob Ezrin-inspired approach. The result is a rich, immersive mix where guitars, bass, synths, and vocals all serve the emotional arc of the music.

The Dark Days of Yesterday is more than a collection of songs—it’s a cohesive statement of reflection and growth. For fans of melodic prog-rock with attention to texture and narrative, this album stands as one of Projekt Gemineye’s most compelling releases to date.

Check the album out at https://projektgemineye.bandcamp.com/?search_item_id%3D650305662%26search_item_type%3Db%26search_match_part%3D%253F%26search_page_id%3D4744567008%26search_page_no%3D0%26search_rank%3D2

The album will be available digitally and on CD  on October 31, 2025, with vinyl soon to follow.