50 Most Underrated Albums of the 2000's (So Far): #28

28.Killswitch Engage-As Daylight Dies (2006)

Timing of release is the only reason As Daylight Dies- the fourth LP from Massachusetts metalcore act Killswitch Engage- qualifies for this list. As Daylight Dies had the daunting task of following two undisputed metalcore classics in 2002's Alive or Just Breathing and 2004's The End of Heartache; which in turn caused the record to be judged by incredibly lofty standards and, eventually led to the record ultimately getting buried within KSE's discography. While As Daylight Dies isn't quite as strong as either of their aforementioned landmark releases, it plays off the same strengths that made those records special. This record is also historic for being the last memorable piece of work they did with Howard Jones as their frontman. Jones-who left the band in 2010-spends all of As Daylight Dies showcasing his stellar vocal range behind guitarist Adam Dutkewicz's energetic and consistently catchy riffs. As Daylight Dies isn't the crowning achievement of Killswitch Engage's career, but it's still one of most fun, well-crafted and all-around best metalcore releases ever made.

Standout Tracks
1.Daylight Dies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l337PIKMKo
2.For You (no YouTube link)
3.Unbroken http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dXDSoe2s6c