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225 albums and EPs that at least 100 people on Riffiter rated 4.0 or higher. Nobody hands out the pick; a record earns it from its ratings and keeps it only while they hold.

  1. Stankonia by OutKastStankoniaOutKast · 20004.4
  2. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn HillThe Miseducation of Lauryn HillLauryn Hill · 19984.3
  3. The Beatles by The BeatlesThe BeatlesThe Beatles · 19684.3
  4. 2001 by Dr. Dre2001Dr. Dre · 19994.3
  5. It Was Written by NasIt Was WrittenNas · 19964.3
  6. Rumours by Fleetwood MacRumoursFleetwood Mac · 19774.3
  7. The Infamous by Mobb DeepThe InfamousMobb Deep · 19954.3
  8. Dookie by Green DayDookieGreen Day · 19944.3
  9. Tracy Chapman by Tracy ChapmanTracy ChapmanTracy Chapman · 19884.3
  10. Lemonade by BeyoncéLemonadeBeyoncé · 20164.3
  11. Abbey Road by The BeatlesAbbey RoadThe Beatles · 19694.3
  12. Disintegration by The CureDisintegrationThe Cure · 19894.3
  13. Is This It by The StrokesIs This ItThe Strokes · 20014.3
  14. At.Long.Last.A$AP by A$AP RockyAt.Long.Last.A$APA$AP Rocky · 20154.3
  15. OK Computer by RadioheadOK ComputerRadiohead · 19974.3
  16. RENAISSANCE by BeyoncéRENAISSANCEBeyoncé · 20224.3
  17. Ride the Lightning by MetallicaRide the LightningMetallica · 19844.3
  18. Cowboys From Hell by PanteraCowboys From HellPantera · 19904.2
  19. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye WestMy Beautiful Dark Twisted FantasyKanye West · 20104.2
  20. channel ORANGE by Frank Oceanchannel ORANGEFrank Ocean · 20124.2
  21. Live 2012 by ColdplayLive 2012Coldplay · 20124.2
  22. Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie WonderSongs in the Key of LifeStevie Wonder · 19764.2
  23. The Wall by Pink FloydThe WallPink Floyd · 19794.2
  24. The Bends by RadioheadThe BendsRadiohead · 19944.2
  25. 1 by The Beatles1The Beatles · 20004.2
  26. to hell with it by PinkPantheressto hell with itPinkPantheress · 20214.2
  27. The Eminem Show by EminemThe Eminem ShowEminem · 20024.2
  28. MTV Unplugged in New York by NirvanaMTV Unplugged in New YorkNirvana · 19944.2
  29. SOS by SZASOSSZA · 20224.2
  30. untitled unmastered. by Kendrick Lamaruntitled unmastered.Kendrick Lamar · 20164.2
  31. In Rainbows by RadioheadIn RainbowsRadiohead · 20074.2
  32. Mezzanine by Massive AttackMezzanineMassive Attack · 19984.2
  33. Currents by Tame ImpalaCurrentsTame Impala · 20154.2
  34. MAYHEM by Lady GagaMAYHEMLady Gaga · 20254.2
  35. Rust in Peace by MegadethRust in PeaceMegadeth · 19904.2
  36. Puberty 2 by MitskiPuberty 2Mitski · 20164.2
  37. Toxicity by System of a DownToxicitySystem of a Down · 20024.2
  38. folklore by Taylor SwiftfolkloreTaylor Swift · 20204.2
  39. Let There Be Rock by AC/DCLet There Be RockAC/DC · 19774.2
  40. Off the Wall by Michael JacksonOff the WallMichael Jackson · 19794.2
  41. Back in Black by AC/DCBack in BlackAC/DC · 19804.2
  42. Swimming by Mac MillerSwimmingMac Miller · 20184.2
  43. SOUR by Olivia RodrigoSOUROlivia Rodrigo · 20214.2
  44. Future Nostalgia by Dua LipaFuture NostalgiaDua Lipa · 20204.2
  45. Brat and it's completely different but also still brat by Charli XCXBrat and it's completely different but also still bratCharli XCX · 20244.2
  46. For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon IverFor Emma, Forever AgoBon Iver · 20074.2
  47. 808s & Heartbreak by Kanye West808s & HeartbreakKanye West · 20084.2
  48. Master of Puppets by MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallica · 19864.2
  49. Norman Fucking Rockwell! by Lana Del ReyNorman Fucking Rockwell!Lana Del Rey · 20194.2
  50. Revolver by The BeatlesRevolverThe Beatles · 19664.2
  51. The Queen Is Dead by The SmithsThe Queen Is DeadThe Smiths · 19864.2
  52. That's the Spirit by Bring Me the HorizonThat's the SpiritBring Me the Horizon · 20154.2
  53. GUTS by Olivia RodrigoGUTSOlivia Rodrigo · 20234.2
  54. Blonde by Frank OceanBlondeFrank Ocean · 20164.2
  55. good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamargood kid, m.A.A.d cityKendrick Lamar · 20124.2
  56. Who Really Cares by TV GirlWho Really CaresTV Girl · 20164.2
  57. Californication by Red Hot Chili PeppersCalifornicationRed Hot Chili Peppers · 19994.2
  58. Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic MonkeysWhatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm NotArctic Monkeys · 20064.2
  59. Led Zeppelin IV by Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin IVLed Zeppelin · 19714.2
  60. Rodeo by Travis ScottRodeoTravis Scott · 20154.2
  61. Diamond Eyes by DeftonesDiamond EyesDeftones · 20104.2
  62. In Utero by NirvanaIn UteroNirvana · 19934.2
  63. White Pony by DeftonesWhite PonyDeftones · 20004.2
  64. Nevermind by NirvanaNevermindNirvana · 19914.2
  65. The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell RoanThe Rise and Fall of a Midwest PrincessChappell Roan · 20234.2
  66. Midnights by Taylor SwiftMidnightsTaylor Swift · 20224.2
  67. To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick LamarTo Pimp A ButterflyKendrick Lamar · 20154.2
  68. ASTROWORLD by Travis ScottASTROWORLDTravis Scott · 20184.2
  69. Happier Than Ever by Billie EilishHappier Than EverBillie Eilish · 20214.2
  70. Yeezus by Kanye WestYeezusKanye West · 20134.2
  71. Take Care by DrakeTake CareDrake · 20114.2
  72. Ctrl by SZACtrlSZA · 20174.2
  73. Greatest Hits by Foo FightersGreatest HitsFoo Fighters · 20094.2
  74. Fear Inoculum by ToolFear InoculumTool · 20194.2
  75. Melodrama by LordeMelodramaLorde · 20174.2
  76. BRAT by Charli XCXBRATCharli XCX · 20244.2
  77. The Life of Pablo by Kanye WestThe Life of PabloKanye West · 20164.2
  78. Planet Her by Doja CatPlanet HerDoja Cat · 20214.2
  79. brand new eyes by Paramorebrand new eyesParamore · 20094.2
  80. The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink FloydThe Dark Side of the MoonPink Floyd · 19734.2
  81. The Fame Monster by Lady GagaThe Fame MonsterLady Gaga · 20094.2
  82. Lioness: Hidden Treasures by Amy WinehouseLioness: Hidden TreasuresAmy Winehouse · 20114.2
  83. xx by The xxxxThe xx · 20094.2
  84. Parachutes by ColdplayParachutesColdplay · 20004.2
  85. Ten by Pearl JamTenPearl Jam · 19914.2
  86. The 20/20 Experience by Justin TimberlakeThe 20/20 ExperienceJustin Timberlake · 20134.2
  87. Graduation by Kanye WestGraduationKanye West · 20074.2
  88. .5: The Gray Chapter by Slipknot.5: The Gray ChapterSlipknot · 20144.2
  89. Back to Black by Amy WinehouseBack to BlackAmy Winehouse · 20064.2
  90. London Calling by The ClashLondon CallingThe Clash · 19794.2
  91. Freudian by Daniel CaesarFreudianDaniel Caesar · 20174.2
  92. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick LamarMr. Morale & The Big SteppersKendrick Lamar · 20224.2
  93. Sweetener by Ariana GrandeSweetenerAriana Grande · 20184.2
  94. GNX by Kendrick LamarGNXKendrick Lamar · 20244.2
  95. 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole2014 Forest Hills DriveJ. Cole · 20144.2
  96. High Voltage by AC/DCHigh VoltageAC/DC · 19764.2
  97. Red (Taylor's version) by Taylor SwiftRed (Taylor's version)Taylor Swift · 20214.2
  98. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie EilishHIT ME HARD AND SOFTBillie Eilish · 20244.2
  99. HEROES & VILLAINS by Metro BoominHEROES & VILLAINSMetro Boomin · 20224.2
  100. Punisher by Phoebe BridgersPunisherPhoebe Bridgers · 20204.2
  101. Random Access Memories by Daft PunkRandom Access MemoriesDaft Punk · 20134.2
  102. Lover by Taylor SwiftLoverTaylor Swift · 20194.2
  103. COWBOY CARTER by BeyoncéCOWBOY CARTERBeyoncé · 20244.2
  104. Hot Fuss by The KillersHot FussThe Killers · 20044.2
  105. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DCDirty Deeds Done Dirt CheapAC/DC · 19764.2
  106. The College Dropout by Kanye WestThe College DropoutKanye West · 20034.2
  107. Anti by RihannaAntiRihanna · 20164.2
  108. 30 by Adele30Adele · 20214.1
  109. The Slim Shady LP by EminemThe Slim Shady LPEminem · 19994.1
  110. Infinity on High by Fall Out BoyInfinity on HighFall Out Boy · 20074.1
  111. CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, the CreatorCHROMAKOPIATyler, the Creator · 20244.1
  112. A Rush of Blood to the Head by ColdplayA Rush of Blood to the HeadColdplay · 20024.1
  113. CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST by Tyler, the CreatorCALL ME IF YOU GET LOSTTyler, the Creator · 20214.1
  114. thank u, next by Ariana Grandethank u, nextAriana Grande · 20194.1
  115. Invasion of Privacy by Cardi BInvasion of PrivacyCardi B · 20184.1
  116. IGOR by Tyler, the CreatorIGORTyler, the Creator · 20194.1
  117. Be the Cowboy by MitskiBe the CowboyMitski · 20184.1
  118. Drip Harder by Lil BabyDrip HarderLil Baby · 20184.1
  119. Flower Boy by Tyler, the CreatorFlower BoyTyler, the Creator · 20174.1
  120. Fallen by EvanescenceFallenEvanescence · 20034.1
  121. Stadium Arcadium by Red Hot Chili PeppersStadium ArcadiumRed Hot Chili Peppers · 20064.1
  122. Mezmerize by System of a DownMezmerizeSystem of a Down · 20054.1
  123. Born This Way by Lady GagaBorn This WayLady Gaga · 20114.1
  124. Late Registration by Kanye WestLate RegistrationKanye West · 20054.1
  125. Humbug by Arctic MonkeysHumbugArctic Monkeys · 20094.1
  126. Long.Live.A$AP by A$AP RockyLong.Live.A$APA$AP Rocky · 20134.1
  127. 10,000 Days by Tool10,000 DaysTool · 20064.1
  128. Dawn FM by The WeekndDawn FMThe Weeknd · 20224.1
  129. Thriller by Michael JacksonThrillerMichael Jackson · 19824.1
  130. Hard to Imagine the Neighbourhood Ever Changing by The NeighbourhoodHard to Imagine the Neighbourhood Ever ChangingThe Neighbourhood · 20184.1
  131. Grace by Jeff BuckleyGraceJeff Buckley · 19944.1
  132. Vulgar Display of Power by PanteraVulgar Display of PowerPantera · 19924.1
  133. Mini World by IndilaMini WorldIndila · 20144.1
  134. Use Your Illusion I by Guns N' RosesUse Your Illusion IGuns N' Roses · 19914.1
  135. Trick by Alex GTrickAlex G · 20124.1
  136. AM by Arctic MonkeysAMArctic Monkeys · 20134.1
  137. Machine Head by Deep PurpleMachine HeadDeep Purple · 19724.1
  138. Hatful of Hollow by The SmithsHatful of HollowThe Smiths · 19844.1
  139. Beyoncé by BeyoncéBeyoncéBeyoncé · 20134.1
  140. ABBA Gold by ABBAABBA GoldABBA · 20054.1
  141. Kid Krow by Conan GrayKid KrowConan Gray · 20204.1
  142. Hybrid Theory by Linkin ParkHybrid TheoryLinkin Park · 20004.1
  143. Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic MonkeysFavourite Worst NightmareArctic Monkeys · 20074.1
  144. Bury Me at Makeout Creek by MitskiBury Me at Makeout CreekMitski · 20144.1
  145. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie EilishWHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?Billie Eilish · 20194.1
  146. The Very Best of Supertramp by SupertrampThe Very Best of SupertrampSupertramp · 19894.1
  147. Highway to Hell by AC/DCHighway to HellAC/DC · 19794.1
  148. Demon Days by GorillazDemon DaysGorillaz · 20054.1
  149. Isolation by Kali UchisIsolationKali Uchis · 20184.1
  150. either/or by Elliott Smitheither/orElliott Smith · 19974.1
  151. We Are Not Your Kind by SlipknotWe Are Not Your KindSlipknot · 20194.1
  152. Sempiternal by Bring Me the HorizonSempiternalBring Me the Horizon · 20134.1
  153. Trop chaud by TimalTrop chaudTimal · 20184.1
  154. Mind Of Mine by Zayn MalikMind Of MineZayn Malik · 20164.1
  155. DAMN. by Kendrick LamarDAMN.Kendrick Lamar · 20174.1
  156. Short n' Sweet by Sabrina CarpenterShort n' SweetSabrina Carpenter · 20244.1
  157. Louise attaque by Louise AttaqueLouise attaqueLouise Attaque · 19974.1
  158. City of Evil by Avenged SevenfoldCity of EvilAvenged Sevenfold · 20054.1
  159. Meteora by Linkin ParkMeteoraLinkin Park · 20034.1
  160. Trilogy by The WeekndTrilogyThe Weeknd · 20124.1
  161. Harry Styles by Harry StylesHarry StylesHarry Styles · 20174.1
  162. Harry's House by Harry StylesHarry's HouseHarry Styles · 20224.1
  163. Plastic Beach by GorillazPlastic BeachGorillaz · 20104.1
  164. Greatest Hits by QueenGreatest HitsQueen · 19814.1
  165. Stranger in the Alps by Phoebe BridgersStranger in the AlpsPhoebe Bridgers · 20174.1
  166. dont smile at me by Billie Eilishdont smile at meBillie Eilish · 20174.1
  167. French Exit by TV GirlFrench ExitTV Girl · 20144.1
  168. 17 by XXXTENTACION17XXXTENTACION · 20174.1
  169. 21 by Adele21Adele · 20114.1
  170. Blue Banisters by Lana Del ReyBlue BanistersLana Del Rey · 20214.1
  171. Black Holes and Revelations by MuseBlack Holes and RevelationsMuse · 20064.1
  172. Showbiz by MuseShowbizMuse · 19994.1
  173. Pure by MaesPureMaes · 20184.1
  174. Without Warning by 21 SavageWithout Warning21 Savage · 20174.1
  175. Dangerous Woman by Ariana GrandeDangerous WomanAriana Grande · 20164.1
  176. American Idiot by Green DayAmerican IdiotGreen Day · 20044.1
  177. More Life by DrakeMore LifeDrake · 20174.1
  178. x by Ed SheeranxEd Sheeran · 20144.1
  179. Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by ColdplayViva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsColdplay · 20084.1
  180. Around the Fur by DeftonesAround the FurDeftones · 19974.1
  181. Absolution by MuseAbsolutionMuse · 20034.1
  182. 4 by Beyoncé4Beyoncé · 20114.1
  183. Discovery by Daft PunkDiscoveryDaft Punk · 20014.1
  184. Cry Baby by Melanie MartinezCry BabyMelanie Martinez · 20154.1
  185. The Melodic Blue by Baby KeemThe Melodic BlueBaby Keem · 20214.1
  186. Relapse: Refill by EminemRelapse: RefillEminem · 20094.1
  187. Bad by Michael JacksonBadMichael Jackson · 19874.1
  188. The Truth About Love by P!nkThe Truth About LoveP!nk · 20124.1
  189. After Hours by The WeekndAfter HoursThe Weeknd · 20204.1
  190. Louder Than Bombs by The SmithsLouder Than BombsThe Smiths · 19874.1
  191. Fine Line by Harry StylesFine LineHarry Styles · 20194.1
  192. Cigarettes After Sex by Cigarettes After SexCigarettes After SexCigarettes After Sex · 20174.1
  193. Nothing Was The Same by DrakeNothing Was The SameDrake · 20134.1
  194. Hail to the Thief by RadioheadHail to the ThiefRadiohead · 20034.1
  195. Man's Best Friend by Sabrina CarpenterMan's Best FriendSabrina Carpenter · 20254.0
  196. Music To Be Murdered By - Side B by EminemMusic To Be Murdered By - Side BEminem · 20204.0
  197. Weezer by WeezerWeezerWeezer · 20014.0
  198. Magma by GojiraMagmaGojira · 20164.0
  199. Les yeux plus gros que le monde by Black MLes yeux plus gros que le mondeBlack M · 20144.0
  200. 25 by Adele25Adele · 20154.0
  201. Section.80 by Kendrick LamarSection.80Kendrick Lamar · 20114.0
  202. Iron Man 2 by AC/DCIron Man 2AC/DC · 20104.0
  203. Ultraviolence by Lana Del ReyUltraviolenceLana Del Rey · 20144.0
  204. Slipknot by SlipknotSlipknotSlipknot · 19994.0
  205. Dangerous by Michael JacksonDangerousMichael Jackson · 19914.0
  206. The Lion King: The Gift by BeyoncéThe Lion King: The GiftBeyoncé · 20194.0
  207. Beatopia by BeabadoobeeBeatopiaBeabadoobee · 20224.0
  208. emails i can't send by Sabrina Carpenteremails i can't sendSabrina Carpenter · 20224.0
  209. X&Y by ColdplayX&YColdplay · 20054.0
  210. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis(What's the Story) Morning Glory?Oasis · 19954.0
  211. Kid A by RadioheadKid ARadiohead · 20004.0
  212. The Thrill of It All by Sam SmithThe Thrill of It AllSam Smith · 20174.0
  213. The Secret of Us by Gracie AbramsThe Secret of UsGracie Abrams · 20244.0
  214. If You're Reading This It's Too Late by DrakeIf You're Reading This It's Too LateDrake · 20154.0
  215. Origin of Symmetry by MuseOrigin of SymmetryMuse · 20014.0
  216. Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge by My Chemical RomanceThree Cheers for Sweet RevengeMy Chemical Romance · 20044.0
  217. BEYONCÉ [Platinum Edition] by BeyoncéBEYONCÉ [Platinum Edition]Beyoncé · 20144.0
  218. A Head Full of Dreams by ColdplayA Head Full of DreamsColdplay · 20154.0
  219. Bangerz by Miley CyrusBangerzMiley Cyrus · 20134.0
  220. Demi by Demi LovatoDemiDemi Lovato · 20134.0
  221. The Razors Edge by AC/DCThe Razors EdgeAC/DC · 19904.0
  222. The Colour and the Shape by Foo FightersThe Colour and the ShapeFoo Fighters · 19974.0
  223. Power Up by AC/DCPower UpAC/DC · 20204.0
  224. Unorthodox Jukebox by Bruno MarsUnorthodox JukeboxBruno Mars · 20124.0
  225. Camila by Camila CabelloCamilaCamila Cabello · 20184.0

FAQ

What makes an album a Keeper?
An album or EP becomes a Keeper when at least 100 people have rated it on Riffiter and its average is 4.0 out of 5 or higher. Singles don't count, and a new release has to be out for a week first so launch-day enthusiasm settles.
Who chooses the Keepers?
Nobody. There is no editor's pick behind it. A record earns the mark from its ratings and loses it if they fall below the line.
How often does the list change?
It is rebuilt once a day from the current ratings, so records join as they collect ratings and can drop off again.