Required listening from the week in music.

Forget his ill-fated stint as host of "Best Week Ever" -- comedian Paul F. Tompkins is one of the best stand-ups around. His latest album, "Freak Wharf," features the fan-favorite bit "Cake vs. Pie." Only Tompkins has the courage to weigh in on this hot-button controversy.

Also in stores this week:
-- The ladies are sure to swoon for Robin Thicke's "Sex Therapy: The Session," featuring collaborations with Jay-Z and others. Pop Alan Thicke really needs to duet with Lil Wayne on the next album.
-- "Til the Casket Drops," the latest from rap duo Clipse, features cameos from Keri Hilson, Cam'ron and others. "Kinda Like a Big Deal," their collaboration with Kanye West, is one of our favorite hip-hop song titles in a while.
-- Will James Horner's "Avatar" soundtrack outsell "Titanic"? Will you be able to stomach Celine Dion stand-in Leona Lewis's warbling about blue aliens? We're guessing no.