Cynic - Focus (Remastered)
Supposedly a classic album, the first to combine elements of jazz-fusion and death metal together in an appreciable way. I have to say that after some lengthy listening to
Focus, I can see where a lot of modern day "melo-death" bands and certain prog. metal outfits derived their sound from, but are ultimately unable to surpass. Tracks like 'Veil of Maya' and 'Endless Endeavors' don't sound like they came from 1993 at all!