Titanic (Sony, 1997) by various

For as big of a song as "My Heart Will Go On," the rest of the album (wherein all other tracks are instrumentals) holds up very well too.  Even without the accompaniment of visuals from the film, James Horner's arrangements are superb.  "Rose" and "Hymn to the Sea" are my personal favorites.  They clearly evoke emotion and could be used to score anything accordingly, in addition to one of the biggest movies in the history of film.  Titanic certified James Cameron as a genius, and its soundtrack did the same for James Horner.

Weapons of Self Destruction (Sony, 2010) by Robin Williams

Robin Williams is obviously a funny guy.  And whether he is the genie in Aladdin or as blue as that creature from the magic lamp in his stand-up, he always cracks me up- regardless of the setting.  And in my opinion, that is the true test of all well-rounded comedian.  This album, like his others, is very topical.  Even when played now, just two years later, it sounds dated.  That doesn't mean it's any less funny though.  As a very liberal voice, his commentary on Sarah Palin and the aftermath of the Bush administration is no surprise.  My favorite routines on this album though are the ones about technology (particularly the bit about the GPS),  and how male and female reproductive organs were designed.  The latter, in particular, is one of his best routines ever and can stand alongside his other classics like "Golf" and "Alcohol" from each of his earlier albums.