Rock Band Gives Up The Funk (And Then Some)
Filed under: DLC News / Tags: papa-roach, against-me, new-pornographers, earth-wind-and-fire, average-white-band, james-brown, indie-rock, funk, alternative, punk, 1970s, 1990s, 2000s, pack / 50 comments
You thought we already had every kind of music you loved in Rock Band? Not quite: We're the first to admit we've been a little funk-impaired in the past, and we've remedied that with a killer three-pack this week. But before we get into that, we've got a solid rock package this week as well.
Yes, we've read all those "more metal" posts that have been all over the forums. And whenever possible, we like to sneak you brand-new music by a major band. So this week brings two tracks by northern California's nu-metal kings Papa Roach. "Lifeline" hits Rock Band a full week before it's available on CD - it's the first single from the band's sixth album Metamorphosis. The new album marks the debut of new drummer Tony Palermo and is said to be a return to the raw energy of 2000's breakthrough Infest. The second Papa Roach track to be released as DLC this week is "Last Resort," the first single from that debut album. The band got some fresh momentum on the Cruefest tour last summer; Motley Crue's Mick Mars plays elsewhere on the CD.
Adding a second track to their Rock Band repertoire is Florida's neo-punk band Against Me!, who've been an underground fave since their early days with the pioneering Fat Wreck Chords label. "Thrash Unreal" comes from their recent major-label debut New Wave, and it's the kind of shout-along tune with a hook you'll remember all week.
We haven't left pure pop behind either: "Use It" and "All the Things That Go to Make Heaven & Earth" were easily the most requested New Pornographers songs to follow up "Electric Version"; download them and you'll have a key track from three of the four New Pornos albums to date (and don't forget our recent interview with leader Carl Newman).
And now, onto the funk: Earth Wind & Fire's "Shining Star" and Average White Band's "Pick Up the Pieces" are classics you've likely heard at half the parties you've ever been to. But if you're a rhythm section player looking to master the groove, these tracks are for you. And that brings us to this week's dilemma: How to settle on a single James Brown track. We went with "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" for a few reasons: It's one of the true milestones of funk, a milestone of wicked rhythm. It was a key track in JB's career, introducing key players (like bassman Bootsy Collins) into his band. And last but hardly least, the lyrics are really fun to sing.
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Comments
verbistje...
i hate myself and want to die
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Marsizzle...
We need another funk pack. I love it!!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
geeman...
more funk, more soul, PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC WHITE BOY !!!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
rondfromdale...
is it a free download? i would love 2 play sum funk. and maybe all about the benjamins by p diddy or *** wit me by p diddy. or nickleback, evenescence, linkin park, green day, linkin park wit jay-z. u know stuff like that. even michael jackson
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Bassman23...
Where's George Clinton? u know "Make my funk the P-Funk, I wants to get funked up!"
Sunday, April 19, 2009
lord dake kai...
I think what rock band has to offer is amazing.I cant play this masterpiece enough.But I would like to see some old guns-n-roses,fa- ster- *****cat,more ratt,dimu borgir,anthrax or how about some queen.Maybe even concert mode where other players can goto watch your band perform a setlist live, also having the option to cheer or jeer if you perform well or not.Just an idea to bring everybody into an already mind blowing experience.By the way,I only play rock band 2 now.No reason to play anything else in my opinion.DAKE
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sagacity1...
I am ready for for FUNK. This collection is a great start to a more diversified collection. There are tons of groups from the 70's who have music which includes these instruments. I would like to see full albums from these groups.
My MOTHER even said she would come over and play these tracks! Good job!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
m4g1cmushroom...
i wouldn't mind some Slipknot on RB they are an amazing band and i think alot of people would like some of their music on RB too! also Lordi are a great band they have some amazing songs and i think they would do some good to RB. even though there is some Avenged Sevenfold on RB they should put on A Little Peice of Heaven as that is an amazing song!!!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Boogz26...
Yea its called rockband and it fukin rocks but we have to bring some different kind of music to da plate cause this will get played out more variety please.
Friday, April 10, 2009
skinnyfunk...
MORE FUNK MORE FUNK FOR THE WII! PLEASE!!!!! I LOVE THIS PACK!!!!! THOSE FUNK TRACKS TOTALLY MADE MY DAY!!!! I'LL BUY ALL THE FUNK YOU PUT OUT! LOVE IT
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Silvershield...
I would like to see some Christian rock. Bands like Pillar, Casting Crowns, WhiteCross, Demon Hunter, Skillet, Kutlass.
Friday, April 3, 2009
tokej420...
How bout Manfred Mann's "Blinded by the Light" the original 7 minute version!?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Lashier...
More Funk, George Clinton specifically
Sunday, March 29, 2009
fc040...
give us more countery
Friday, March 27, 2009
MIKKOG...
YOU GUYZ R AWESOME
Thursday, March 26, 2009
robosteve...
I agree 100% with Elroy down there. Its just nice to have a variety. I would like to see some "Tower of Power" pack available. They are super funky & the drums would be pretty challenging. Rick James, Kool & the Gang, P-Funk, & More JB & EWF!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
elroylive...
i'll think that ya'll making a step forward by getting EWF, AWB, and James Brown. Rock Band should be more about the music and having fun with it then just wanna rock out all the time.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
CamoTow...
Nice! But how about some Death Metal please?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
J.A.R.S...
The Wii version should really include DLC like the PS3 and 360 versions so we can play them.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
AirmanRobertson...
I totally agree with getting some Creed. How about a 3-pack with My Own Prison, Higher, and Weathered? Or the Greatest Hits album would be even better.
Monday, March 23, 2009
robosteve...
So in other words you take the game seriously. You like the same thing over & over. Just lookin for some variety thats all. Rockband is just a name. It doesnt mean everything is going to be rock. Guitar hero has a mic & drums, and its not called drum hero or mic hero.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sciochezze...
...well my dad is finally satisfied. old man bull lol
Sunday, March 22, 2009
kochenhore...
It's Rockband. Not R&B Band. Not Cheesy forgotten 70's band. Rockband. I want heavy drums, guitar, bass and lyrics. I get enough sleep already!!!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
robosteve...
Fair enough. It's still horrible though. They need more songs that are fun to play. A lot of the tracks they have seem like they want people to take the game serious & that's pretty lame.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
trashed-lost-strungout...
death metal? theres been hardly any death metal..
Sunday, March 22, 2009
robosteve...
You need some Kool & the gang, Ohio Players, Rick James, George Clinton/ Parliament. You need more 90's alternative as well & some Guns N' roses. Enough w/ the hair bands and death meatal crap already. Guitar hero has way better songs.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Thrasher9294...
Pick up the pieces. Ahhh. So great.
Reminds me of Interstate '76, and that makes it an instant download for me.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
David Cruz...
I got the James Brown one!
Friday, March 20, 2009
rdblackb1983...
Is there something wrong with the website. Why can't I get to the forums to see the new DLC for this week. What is happening?
Friday, March 20, 2009
Arramis...
How could you, HMX? given the primary demographic of this game, how could your initial funk offering not include Wild Cherry's 'Play that funky music'? It would have been brilliant! Oh well, as always, thank you for all your hard work and all the great DLC choices.
Friday, March 20, 2009
cptcream...
we need full albums of more kicking songs....like p roach, rob zombie, buckcherry and so on. Thanx for the good songs we got now though
Friday, March 20, 2009
ingribelli...
wii needs xbox 360 and ps3 dlc. they can have yngwie, megadeth, and other awesome bands but we stuck with bands no ones bassically heard before?
give me a braek harmonix
Friday, March 20, 2009
50lbsofnutmeg...
more presidents of the USA please.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Sayburr...
Thanks for adding Funk....
By the way, I always like reading these posts. Thanks for the added info for each song.
Friday, March 20, 2009
DBG4Life...
Thanks for including this genre. Please add more like P-Funk, Bootsy Collins, KC and the Sunshine Band! Please look into some rocked out versions of some rock songs like; Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It and This is Why I Rock
Friday, March 20, 2009
HeavyHorse...
My eyes nearly fell out of my head when I saw EWF and James Brown. Although they may not be my favorite, they are both still absolutely amazing.
Surprised me about as much as Roy Orbision did. Keep it up.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Masterhand33...
Why isn't primus on rock band? you put the terrible naked brother band up but not the godly funk metal of primus? shame shame, harmonix, shame shame...
Friday, March 20, 2009
J.A.R.S...
Will u guys ever make a remake of RB2 for the Wii so that the graphics can look better like the 360 version
Friday, March 20, 2009
DominsWolf...
thanx for puttin the funk on the wii peoples u guys rock i love singin james brown xD and earth wind and fire is an amazing touch!!!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
armyofadam...
Blammo1970... wtf creed are u on drugs
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Blammo1970...
Papa Roach ... Great choices, I'm getting them both. And I also agree for Creed. It would be nice to have a full album of Creed (my own prison maybe?)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
suddenfruitcake...
its because it isnt the album version....it some **** version hmx fails gh ftw
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
trashed-lost-strungout...
why does to version of "last resort" not sound anything like the album version?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
kntryguy33...
Finally some more Papa Roach! Right on! now all ya need is to get some Creed music that would be awesome!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
nick128...
FUNK! YAY!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Matsson...
I still have to get last weeks Offspring song, but am going out now to get more points for the funk pack. I LOVE THE FUNK. I also love the variety you are offering. It helps keep the party going when anyone can pick a song they like.
Rockband forever!!!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Thrasher9294...
Woo! Rock Band's DLC is so much better than GHWT. "European Track Pack"?!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
whoamancool...
E!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Karmeleaux...
The funk pack looks excellent, I especially enjoy the name of it (Get the Funk Out). Hopefully we'll see more funk in the future, especially if it sells well. Love some Meters.
I've noticed you guys have been bringing a new genre on average about once a month (Country, Blues, Alt-Country, Funk) recently, so when can we expect a ska pack? Okay, okay, I'm done.
Excellent singles, too. Looking forward to New Pornographers on drums, Electric Version was one of my favorites from the first Rock Band.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
wgahnagl...
I am sooo looking forward to da funk. Even though it was not released (maybe it will someday if this track pack sells well), Thursday I will be a white boy playing that funky music.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009