Sometimes, as Frank Ocean claims on his "Channel Orange" track "Sweet Life," "the best song wasn't the single." In a world where the catchy songs are released to promote their album, these are the songs that end up being purchased, and it is not uncommon for masterpieces to be overlooked. In honor of Rihanna's eight album, "Anti," which has already gone platinum due to an unprecedented deal with Samsung, we're counting down five non-single songs from Rihanna's discography that may have been criminally under heard.

1. "Higher" from "Anti"

It's safe to assume that this track won't be chosen as a single anytime soon (its only two minutes long), but the old-school Etta James-style jam is undoubtedly one of Rih's rawest and best vocal performances to date. Her voice cracks in all the right places as she croons very modern lyrics about missing her lover while in an altered state.

2. "Love Without Tragedy/Mother Mary" from "Unapologetic"

This two-parter is a stand out on Rihanna's seventh album and features mysterious lyrics that tell abstract stories. The first half is a rock-tinged ballad that references James Dean, and the second half is an airy prayer to the title mother. Both parts feature excellent vocal performances and atmospheric production, solidifying the song's place on this list.

3. "Drunk on Love" from "Talk That Talk"

This song, a perfect one for driving around at nighttime, is a heartfelt confession of a woman obsessed with love. Over a synth-filled beat, Rihanna exclaims how she is prone to falling in love. Like the other songs on this list, Rih's vocals are stellar, soaring as she unapologetically states her passion.

4. "Skin" from "Loud"

This particular song managed to find popularity despite its lack of promotion, probably due to its sexual lyrics over an incredibly sensual beat. A song that was practically made for lap dances, "Skin" serves a sexy commentary for a strip tease and, in turn, is one of Rihanna's most seductive tracks.

5. "Breakin' Dishes" from "Good Girl Gone Bad"

A pulsating beat undercuts this catchy song that showcased the roughness of Rihanna's personality before the gritty "Rated R" era. The song describes Rih's refusal to play games with her partner anymore and the title refers to the level of fed-up-ness that she has reached. The song is especially poignant for the phrase "Imma fight a man tonight," given that the song was released before her infamous altercation with boyfriend Chris Brown.