3:00 PM on 06.20.2008
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Is it okay that I'm ten times more excited about the access I will soon have to download any track from The Pixies' excellent Doolittle for my Rock Band enjoyment than I am about three new Weezer tracks from their self-titled "red album"? Not that I don't dig Weezer ... but let's be honest here, I have what might be (nicely) described as a "borderline unhealthy" obsession with The Pixies. Total bias, hard at work. If you are digging Weezer's recent self-titled release, however, you will be happy to know that come June 24th, you can snag "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived," "Dreamin'" and "Troublemaker" for $1.99 apiece (160 Microsoft points) or $5.49 for the three-song pack (440 Microsoft points). I may download some of those eventually, but I have admit, I'm disappointed not to see "Pork and Beans" on there. Sigh. Too bad for me.
ROCK BAND™ "DREAMIN" WITH THREE NEW WEEZER TRACKS Pixies Doolittle Third Complete Album In The Rock Band Music Store Harmonix and MTV Games have announced their next online pack, new tracks from WEEZER's sixth studio release, WEEZER (Red Album), available on June 24th. The critically acclaimed LA-based, guitar-pop quintet contribute the following three tracks; "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived," "Dreamin'" and "Troublemaker" to the Rock Band™ Music Store of downloadable content. Each track will be available for $1.99 per track (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) or $5.49 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the three-pack. Additionally June 24th will mark the third album added to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content: the critically acclaimed Pixies' Doolittle. The additional fourteen tracks join "Wave of Mutilation," which was included on the original Rock Band™ game disc. Each track will be available for $1.99 per track (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft) or $18.99 (1520 Microsoft Points for Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360) for the album. Release date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 (Xbox LIVE Marketplace) Thursday, June 26, 2008 (PLAYSTATION(R)Store) Tracks: Weezer Pack "Dreamin'" "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived" "Troublemaker" (All tracks utilize the original master recordings) Price: $1.99 per track (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) or $5.49 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the pack Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PLAYSTATION(R)Network Tracks: Pixies Doolittle "Crackity Jones" "Dead" "Debaser" "Gouge Away" "Here Comes Your Man" "Hey" "I Bleed" "La la Love You" "Monkey Gone To Heaven" "Mr Grieves" "No 13 Baby" "Silver" "Tame" "There Goes My Gun" (All tracks utilize the original master recordings) Price: $18.99 (1520 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the Album or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track Locations: Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PLAYSTATION(R)Network ** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change ** With the addition of these tracks there are now more than 200 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at HYPERLINK "http://www.rockband.com/dlc"http://www.rockband.com/dlc). Rock Band™ continues to fly off shelves and satisfy music fans and gamers' voracious appetite for rock as more than 12 million downloads have been purchased since its launch on November 20, 2007. The Rock Band™ Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band™ library. Rock Band™ allows online play and features that expand the boundaries of music gaming. Rock Band™ downloadable content is playable and integrated into setlists in all game modes including: Solo Tour, Band World Tour, head-to-head competition either locally or online, and from any Quickplay mode. In order to play downloadable content for head-to-head matches or multiplayer online, all players must own the same downloadable track. Downloadable content for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will be available for purchase via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 using Microsoft Points and is downloaded directly to the Xbox 360 hard drive. Downloadable content for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system's version of Rock Band™ will be available for purchase on the PLAYSTATION(R)Store through the free PLAYSTATION Network and is downloaded directly to PLAYSTATION 3 system's built in hard drive. Rock Band™ is rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by the ESRB.
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Oh my god, so we get Weezer as a bonus to the fantastic Pixies album. That's amazing.
I will buy both.
17 tracks in one week.
That's...
...wow. A bit overwhelming if I do say so myself,
but great news none-the-less.
EPIC!!!
But... Where is the rest of the Blue album?
:(
How 'bout some good Weezer songs? "Dreamin" is ok but I'd much rather be rocking "Across the Sea" or "No One Else".
Moar Pixies is always a good thing. I could care less about Weezer.
The Greatest Man That Ever Lived will be the best song in any music game ever.
Cool!
If only we could download some sort of time machine to stop the creation of every album since pinkerton!
I demand Bossanova.
YES!
Weezer AND Pixies?
Is this a late birthday present Harmonix?
Not sure if I will pick up all of Doolittle though. My roomates are not as keen on my music choices. Might pick and chose. Also reminds me that I haven't gotten the new Weezer cd.
@thelowestpartisfree
I would seriously pay anything to get Pinkerton on Rock Band. Hell, I would pay $10 just to get Across the Sea.
Well it looks like I'll be forking over some more money for songs for a copy of Rock Band that isn't mind. God, I fucking love Weezer! I haven't gotten the new album yet, though.
i havent spent much this month on downloads, but looks like i am spending a lot in one day
I was actually listening to The Red Album when I read about this. I've been outmaneuvered, and Harmonix will be delivered my surrendered monies.
Weezer's new album sucks raw ass. Still, at least they chose three of the album's least painful songs. Weezer and the Pixies are always a perfect combination. Listen to Weezer's old cover of "Velouria" for further evidence.
Seriously? I've only listened to a few songs from the Red Album, and only once, and they didn't leave an impression. "Pork and Beans" is only memorable to me because of the music video and the catchy opening notes, but still, why is it not there? It's the song that people at least know and want.
The Weezer selections need more "In My Garage". I definitely plan on getting Doolittle though.
I was scared for a moment that I might actually have to spend more money this coming week. Luckily, they picked Weezer's new songs and not more stuff off the Blue Album or Pinkerton.
Blue album >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> everything else Weezer has ever done. Though, Doolittle sounds pretty sweet.
@Mxyzptlk
I second the 'In the Garage' request. Also maybe we could get Island in the Sun. Always good to rock that song out while wasted at a BBQ in summer.
I'd give almost anything to be able to play the "In The Garage" solo in Rock Band... and in real life, too.
I think I may be the only person on the planet that is very "Meh" about both of these bands.
Need more Garbage
No Pork and Beans makes me a sad panda :-(
Still hoping for some tracks from the Green Album