“Big Butter Jesus” melts…

The “King of Kings” statue (also commonly know as both “Touchdown Jesus” and/or “Big Butter Jesus”), located near the southern Ohio town of Monroe, has burned to the ground after being struck by lightning. The 62 foot tall homage to Jesus Christ, erected in 2004, was built of highly flammable plastic foam and fiberglass over a steel frame. The statue, which was honored in song by the great comedian Heywood Banks, is already planning to be rebuilt in a bigger and better (and more fire-resistant?) fashion. But first, we honor the original with this video memorial…

Best Coast – “When I’m With You”

What is this magic? It’s LA’s own Best Coast, whose new album comes out July 27th.

Here is the cover of said album, entitled “Crazy For You.” It is the debut for the California duo, who have a kind-of laid back, surfy noise-pop thing going on. “When I’m With You” is the bonus track on the new album, as it was recorded about a year ago and previously released.

I heard Tom Petty has a new album coming out…

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers – “Mojo” came out today… as if anybody needed to be reminded.

In other news, some other comparably great albums came out, including the new joint from C-Murder.

Nah, just kidding…

Check out this stuff instead:

Devo – “Something For Everybody” is a new album, I think… their website is very… strange…

Drake – “Thank Me Later” may or may not be horrible, depending on which of the eight million people who heard the leak you trust…

The Gaslight Anthem – “American Slang”

The Dimes – “The King Can Drink The Harbour Dry”

And… that’s it?

Wow.

OK, I guess that’s it.