This week's Rock Band downloadable content selections are both great and a little disappointing all at the same time. Great because they're all $.99 a track (80 Microsoft points for Xbox 360), and that these are the same tracks that previously only appeared on the February 2008 disc that came with the Official Xbox Magazine. Disappointing because they're not Journey songs (what is the God damned hold up, Harmonix?), and if you already picked up that issue of the Official Xbox Magazine then there's nothing new here for you.
The three song pack (which can be purchased for $2.99, or 240 MS Points for the Xbox 360) are from bands that include Harmonix staff members. Since Bang Camaro's "Rock Rebellion," Count Zero's "Shake," and Freezepop's "Sprode" are already all available, this is also the first week that we can include videos of all the note charts. So even if you're not familiar with the songs (which you very well may not be, since this isn't Journey, after all), you can give 'em a listen and a look to help make your decision. Or you can just say "F**k it, this isn't Journey. No sale."
The songs will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace this Tuesday, but PlayStation 3 rockers will have to wait until April 17. A full band video of Freezepop's "Sprode" can be found above, and the remaining songs you can check out after the jump. (All videos courtesy of YouTube user corporalgregg.)
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8:31 AM on 04.06.2008
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Holds on, holds on...
/not exactly Journey, but close
seriously, the minute journey is there I will finally buy rock band.
or "Take Me Home Tonight" by Eddie Money. I will also buy it exclusively for that song.
But still, I agree. We need some Journey badly.
seriously, the minute journey is there I will finally buy rock band.
or "Take Me Home Tonight" by Eddie Money. I will also buy it exclusively for that song.
@lumberjackrock: I would love some Eddie Money, "Two Tickets to Paradise." I would also love to see some Huey Lewis and the News in Rock Band.
Seriously, Harmonix, how long before you secure the rights to just start putting massive catalogs of music online from various labels with a standard price structure like iTunes? With the Rock Band music store, we're one step closer...
BUYING THIS NOW
As for PS3 owners having to wait, it's the typical BS as usual. That shit needs to change.
I'm so glad I'm not the only fan of that song. Eddie Money is currently towards the top of my "I need to pirate this" list, simply for that. Hahah.
The child did not live.
"Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere"
That Shake song sucked, bad. Freezepop was dece. Cool solo in the Bang Camaro song.
anyways, these are okay, but i know i will still be spending lots of money on downloads for the rest of the year.
and where is my fucking journey!
But so would Rock Band in general. You know, if they actually released it in Australia. That would be great. Anytime now.....
Still waiting....
Bastards.
the guy at GAMe said april!! HE TOLD MEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Of course, they probably just wiped any tears up with the fat wads of cash they have lying around the office.
Bastards.
Journey, Journey, Journey...
Any other bands you guys would like to bitch and moan about?
You know what would be interesting?
Some wild Japanese punk bands. There's an idea.
How about Balzac, Cobra, or even Guitar Wolf?