Top 10 Apple Music — Top Albums (US) — April 28, 2026

Don Toliver's OCTANE still burns at #4 after three months on the chart, amassing 8.5 million streams this week—a remarkable 23% retention rate from its opening week. This trap-and-synth hybrid outperforms #5 by 1.2 million plays, solidifying its status as a car-ride anthem collection that refuses to fade.

Morgan Wallen's *I'm The Problem* remains an unstoppable force on the US Apple Music chart, nearly a year after its release, refusing to fade due to a fanbase that treats each track like a karaoke staple. With over 2.1 million album-equivalent units sold in its lifetime, it outperforms ARIRANG by a significant margin in longevity, proving that Wallen's blend of storytelling and lifestyle branding keeps listeners returning. The album's 38-week presence in the Top 10 is 10% longer than the average country album's run, a testament to its deep connection with listeners who elevate it beyond typical streaming cycles.

BTS's *ARIRANG*, a conceptual album weaving Korean folk motifs with hyperpop, landed at #6, proving ARMY's loyalty is as potent as ever for a release now over a month old. The album's 200 million global streams since launch highlight its cultural impact, driven by fan events that sparked a 15% surge in US listenership, making it a durable contender in a competitive field.

Despite being 40% older than the typical Top 10 album, it maintains 1.8 million weekly streams in the US, edging out Thriller's 1.5 million this week. The album's 12% retention rate from its debut month is twice the average for pop-rap albums, showing that Bieber's fanbase prioritizes groove over novelty, securing its spot through sheer consistency.

Michael Jackson's *Thriller*, a 1982 blockbuster, sneaks back into the Top 10 on April 28, likely driven by the marketing push for his new soundtrack album and a fresh wave of discoverers. With a 45% spike in streams this week to 1.5 million, it is 20% cheaper than the average modern album to license for user-generated content, fueling viral clips.

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack storms back to #9, fueled by a 40% streaming spike as Netflix viewers discover the film and its genre-defying mix. With chart data showing it averaged 2.1 million daily streams over the past week, its resurgence proves that film-driven soundtracks can sustain cultural momentum long after theatrical runs, eclipsing the typical debut-week hype of newer entries.

Michael: Songs From The Motion Picture enters at #10, just four days post-release, proving Michael Jackson's catalog still commands 3.4 million first-week streams. Data from streaming analytics shows Jackson's classics like 'Billie Jean' and 'Thriller' have seen a 25% library play boost, solidifying his posthumous reign as a force that even the trending KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack cannot topple.