Inspired by Wolfking's batch a couple of days ago, some vintage In Flames...
To me, this combo of the Subterranean EP + The Jester Race is absolute peak-In Flames. I don't see the EP very often in conversations about In Flames, but I think it's just some of the best melodic death metal ever put to tape. The one-two punch of Stand Ablaze and Ever Dying is unbelievable, with amazing guitar melodies coming from all directions. And the acoustic guitars sound so good too. Really cool "transitional" music between their debut Lunar Strain and The Jester Race.
EDIT: How good is the guest guitar solo by Fredrik Johansson (RIP) on December Flower??