We knew it. Really, we did. But now Harmonix and MTV Games (along with Warner Bros./Reprise) have announced that a Green Day track packs will be made available for Rock Band, starting on July 7.
The first packs (which will contain three songs) will feature “21 Guns,” “Know Your Enemy,” and “East Jesus Nowhere” from Green Day’s latest album, 21st Century Breakdown.
That’s all of the information we have right now, other than the rather vague ‘additional Green Day songs and projects will be announced at a later date.” It's also interesting to note that Green Day is coming "exclusively to Rock Band," which means you can scratch its name off your Guitar Hero 5 wish lists.
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2:24 PM on 06.11.2009
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At least we "kinda" can assume there will other songs hopefully from other albums
I don't think I could've stomached a whole Green Day Rock Band...
Because anyone who grew up in the 90s was exposed to Green Day somehow, and whether you like them or not, they have a lot of songs that will be a hit at parties. This pack, though? Eh, not feeling it, since I haven't heard the new album yet. There was a long list of "leaked" songs, so I'm sure we'll be getting a lot of their back catalog eventually.
Also, despite preferring Rock Band, boo exclusivity.
I assume you've been treated to the usual "Green Day are soulless, talentless sellouts" argument then?
I know music is largely subjective but....I just don't get the overwhelming critical love.
As for requests, I'll take "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "St. Jimmy" please! I'd also like another song off of 21st Century Breakdown ("Last Night on Earth"), but I imagine the following packs will concern other albums.
Sorry, just not a huge fan of the band. And I agree with Guitar's statement.
I've been into the "punk scene" since the early 90's, so I've always been into music that 99% of the population deems "bad" or offensive, or crass. It's what I love, and Green Day was just one of those bands I immediately connected with.
Now, whether or not they are Grammy worthy, well, that is strange. But then again, it's always strange to see bands like AFI and Alkaline Trio that I saw at venues where there were 20 people in attendance grow into stadium bands. The world is a topsy-turvy place.
also, what guitaratomic said.
No that's cool. Keep in mind I'm not trying to say Green Day sucks in general. If you like them, that's cool (hell, I like the majority of their early stuff), I'm mostly talking about the sudden critical adoration for them ever since they started dressing like the Alkaline Trio. I think I'm able to listen to music pretty objectively when I want to but I just don't get it in this case. That's all.
I think what made American Idiot such a critical hit was the whole rock opera approach. The fact that every song is written to progress a story, develop characters and capture an atmosphere while actually writing good songs, including two 9 minute epics is what got them that acclaim. It may have been done before but I think no one expected anything like this from Green Day and the element of surprise emphasized how good the album is.
I love Green Day so I'll be picking this track pack up even though I would ave preferred some other tracks from the new album.
Sorry, that really just sounded like a "the more you know" moment...
I'm a GD fan, but as I've not really heard the new stuff (aside from Know Your Enemy, which is...meh) I'm not all that excited about this announcement. Give me "Welcome To Paradise" and "Nice Guys Finish Last", though, and I will give you my money.
I think their older stuff would make a bigger impression in RB overall, and a much bigger bulge in harmonix's pocket book. But in today's day and age, It's all about what is popular this minute, not what's most popular over all. It's kind of sad really, but hey, at least we get something to hold us over.
BUT GODDAMN PLEASE GIVE US SOME LIVE FAST DIARRHEA!!
I do like Know Your Enemy, but 21 Guns was a rather bad choice (East Jesus Nowhere is OK)
1950s America ended 50 years ago. Stop rebelling against it in 2009, when no one minds, and feeling edgy. No one finds punk music offensive anymore.
Know Your Enemy isn't a bad song, but I would prefer anything from Dookie by far.