Journey, Pat Benatar and SpongeBob DLC
Filed under: DLC News / Tags: journey, pat-benatar, glasvegas, von-bondies, spongebob-squarepants, alternative, classic-rock, other, 1970s, 1980s, 2000s / 81 comments
Something old, something new and….something SpongeBob? Sure enough, it's one of our amazingly diverse DLC packs this week—half classic rock, half brand-new rock, with a surprise third half thrown in.
You should already know our two classic offerings: They're not just hits, they're full-fledged anthems. Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" is of course the song that Tony Soprano got whacked to (or maybe he didn't—Let us know if you've figured it out!) In any case, the song is one of the ultimate prom ballads and singer Steve Perry's greatest moment of glory. Released in 1981, the song capped Journey's evolution from a jam-friendly San Francisco band to a nationwide hit-singles machine. They'd rule the charts for a few years afterward.
So would Pat Benatar, whose "Heartbreaker" was both her first hit and the leadoff track on her first album—This song took her (and her longtime guitarist/partner Neil Geraldo) straight out of the Long Island club circuit into the big leagues. From the start, Benatar's trademarks were a mighty voice and a brassy, sexy personality. Lead singers, take note: "Heartbreaker" has one of the only unaccompanied vocal breaks in the Rock Band catalogue!
Moving into the present, Glasvegas' "Geraldine" is the kind of bubbly pop that seems to come naturally from Scottish bands (see last month's Fratellis pack for further details). So catchy it hurts, with a true story attached: The real-life Geraldine is a social worker who left her job to sell merch for Glasvegas on tour; the band thought she deserved a tribute.
Detroit's garage-rock sensations the Von Bondies have been a fave of ours for awhile, especially since they joined us for last week's Rock Band party during South by Southwest. "C'mon C'mon" is their greatest hit so far, with an unstoppable shout-along chorus. The track's producer, by the way, is Jerry Harrison who also appears on Rock Band as Talking Heads' keyboardist.
If you've been perusing all our DLC so far and thought there just weren't enough cartoon sponges in the mix, salvation is at hand: Three tracks from the Nickelodeon sensation known as SpongeBob SquarePants. This ain't just any cartoon though, as SpongeBob's surreal brand of humor has already warped thousands of pre-adolescent minds. If you don't see the Rock Band connection, keep in mind that many of the quirkiest bands around—from the Flaming Lips to Ween and the Violent Femmes—are fans of the show and have contributed music in the past. And musicologists will appreciate all the in-jokes, like all the Brian Wilson/Beach Boys sonic references that are crammed into "The Best Day Ever."
Get ready to rock with the best music school on the planet!




Comments
msmith...
yeah stop your whining, Sponge Bob of all songs to add to Rock Bands DLC! Think now, just how many parents are going to be letting their kiddies attack their Rock Band? I've got Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and my 9 year old has fun trying to get the guitar away from her mother. HEYYYYY! She's got her games and so do I, and Rock Band and Guitar Hero are MINE! Occasionally the two of us will get together and play but her friends are NOT going to attack my Rock Band nor my Guiar Hero when they come over like they keep trying to.I've got way to much moola sunk into my band sets for them to destroy them! How bout throwing some Pink Flod into the DLC for WII PLEASE! Journey,Pink Floyd,Steve Perry, by all means Rock Band ENOUGH of the Sponge Bob crap ok.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
GamerBrat03...
Spongebob Rocks!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Gilbertisawesome...
please put U2 in rockband
Sunday, June 21, 2009
jonnyisready2rock...
i luv dont stop beleivin!! its my favorite song! i also love spongebob, but not pat benetar.
Monday, May 11, 2009
grunge 101...
i love niel showns guitar playing
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Bassman23...
Strange.....I thought that spongebob wouldn't be on here. anyway JOURNEY! YAHOO! i got bit excited at one bit, did u spot it?
Sunday, April 19, 2009
grunge 101...
why spongebob
Sunday, April 19, 2009
rockbandrockinchic...
OMG!!! sponge-bob i am not a fan of the show but i do LOVE the songs i will so be getting the pack once i get gamer points
~*C*~
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wiiman95...
Ok, if this keeps up. I will loose all respect I had for Rock Band.
Friday, April 17, 2009
EfrainGtz...
Put Metallica, Hendrix, Foo Fighters
Spongebob is hilarious
Is The Best Day ever
Thursday, April 16, 2009
EfrainGtz...
Put Metallica, Hendrix, Foo Fighters
Spongebob is hilarious
Is The Best Day ever
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Cleverpun...
Best Day Ever? More like Best DLC Ever! ought the Journey track and the Spongebob tracks today, and it gave my chords a workout.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sagacity1...
The spongebob tracks are harder than what I thought!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Jlay77...
Please dont ever put Jonas Brothers in this game or I'll lose faith in humanity
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
J.A.R.S...
For the following week u guys should put AIDEN and U2!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
lukejohnson1992...
enough with the wii
wii is stupid
like allxclub said "buy a real system"
but ps3 isnt the greatest
xbox 360 is
Sunday, April 12, 2009
catch27...
when will this stuff show up for wii!? C'mon! SpongeBob? Van Halen, Led Zepplin! C'mon Harmonix!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
ZeroByte...
Journey? Hell yeah! Not on Wii yet? Bo!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
AssassinYCO...
SPONGEBOB!! SPONGEBOB!! SPONGEBOB!! SPONGEBOB!! lol. I love playing the Spongebob Track Pack. I thought OMG when I started downloading it, and it turned out great when I started playing the songs on the pack.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
slayer122894...
what we need is some heavier metal like panteras walk or mouth for war. and it wouldnt hurt to put more than 3 songs from tallica on there and one more thing they need to put refuse/resist by sepultura
Monday, April 6, 2009
Stuppletrax...
/Agree with Kavon. At least we got something that was modern. I won't be buying it because i don't particularly think it'd give me replay value, but it's nice to see that you'd go as far as to make DLC out there for everyone. Now i just wish you'd get some more modern choices. Classic rock is nice, but i think we have a bit too much as is.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Wium43...
I WANT VON BONDIES AND SPONGEBOB ON WII DLC!!!
Monday, April 6, 2009
KikaCR...
Damn it!! And we??, the wii users?? I feel like a second class citizen in DLC Store! A release date please!! I can wait for Don't stop believin'
Sunday, April 5, 2009
WhiteManJohnson...
I'm not 9 years old and I love the SpongeBob songs. The Pat Benatar Journey songs are just throw-aways.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
SOADfan...
How come these songs didn't show up on my Wii Email me at zebrabowling@ya- hoo.com-
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Flaming Swine...
:'( ur mean why cant u just put these songs on wii! gosh !
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Flaming Swine...
when does it come out for wii! seriously u should give us a release date for wii, dude!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Dentednoobcake...
OMFG! Everyone stop your *****ing!!! You don't have to have the sponge bob songs!!! They are there so. people who would want it... like kids...can have it.... there are so.many songs that are there it isn't funny...and there are only some songs that kids might like....so give it a rest,shut up with your crap! and leave SPONGEBOB alone!!!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
dr what...
you forgot goofy goober rock!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
kavonNOR...
Well at least we got SOMETHING from modern times! Thanks Harmonix for not harboring us with cavemen music for a while! SPONGEBOB! WHOO! VON BONDIES! WHOO!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
sumone...
GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE!!!
oh please maaan , spongebob?!?!?!- ?-
wth???
when are we gonna get some Led Zep????
Saturday, April 4, 2009
whoamancool...
NIckelback ****s don't add them AAAHHHHH
Friday, April 3, 2009
xX_Sinner_Xx...
When are they gonna be on the Wii!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Fishstick1989...
come on now really spongebob i mean yeah it might be great for the kiddies... but why not add some great bands like nickelback and seether and other ones like those for example... please!!!! i would love to play some nickelback music..
Friday, April 3, 2009
ksmack...
More Journey pleaz, what about zz top???? def leppard???? Really I though you guys would come out with a track pack of Journey of that album...would of been great! I feel teased!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Silvershield...
Sponge Bob, huh? who knew. heh.
Friday, April 3, 2009
MZSASSY...
I would like to know when we are going to get these songs for the Wii? I know that the 360 and PS have got them already.. I want to game some Journey
Friday, April 3, 2009
Hanzolebot...
YES!!!! i have been waiting for more journey on the game! sweetness!!!
Friday, April 3, 2009
grungerocks2...
ya roundabout, long distance runaround, south side of the sky, going for the one, ive seen all good people, and starship trooper all the way
Friday, April 3, 2009
Roland Van Owen...
Yes would be great. In their early days, the bass-heavy mixes really stood out compared to other bands' production. Between Steve Howe and Chris Squire there are some great finger-benders in the catalog. Anderson's vocals are iconic while neither Bruford nor White are slouches on the skins. I don't know if an actual full album would work due to some of the keyboard centric and other unusual musical arrangements that aren't typical rock 'n' roll 4-piece. Great music but not necessarily good RB fare. A best of collection (a la The Who) would seem to be very doable.
Friday, April 3, 2009
grungerocks2...
i totally think that there should b yes on rockband
Friday, April 3, 2009
Juniorverse...
I have 26 words for you: REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling"
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Sciochezze...
no goofy goober rock!? wow im sad now
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Sciochezze...
no goofy goober rock!? wow im sad now
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Sciochezze...
no goofy goober rock!? wow im sad now
Thursday, April 2, 2009
King_tubb...
I dont see why some people are trash-talking the spongebob dlc.
Its hilarious whne you play em.
Its all about variety and by reaching out to cartoons is a great way to add to this, creative work Harmonix, very creative.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thrasher9294...
You know, I thought the Spongebob DLC would be dumb.
But, it's absolutely hilarious to play.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
yankeesniper57...
Uggg... No goofy goober rock? thats the only song by spongebob that would be fun on rock band. Really, Harmonix?
Also... Put some non-live Yes(fragile!!??- !!)- on please.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
EmmyAward...
My kids love spongebob and love Rockband, how wonderful to have the two combined, I think it's great, thank you! Hopefully more to come.....
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Masstarbetty...
I don't agree with the idea that grandpa's don't play. I am a grandfather that plays and LOVES the game. 50 years old and #1 on the leader boards, how about you 22 year olds?
Thursday, April 2, 2009
OMEGAKZ...
its ok to take music from tv shows and cartoons, but sponge bob...are you kiding?, maybe incorporating anime music could be the next step i know that there are few people who can sing in japanese but considering that none of my friends can actually sing without breaking the windows i dont see why not give it a try.
watch the anime "DMC" (Detroit Metal City)its a parody of kiss and dethmetal bands its realy funy
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Berlygirl14...
Spongebob? I like the little guy just as much as the kiddies but do i want play to him singing? No. So how about making it up to us by adding some Canadian content? Tragically Hip would be amazing!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
gyrobius...
did you know that Pantera once did the backround music for an episode?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
whoamancool...
tragically hip?!?!? oh, no nvm its just some cartoon music. grr...
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
YjRattler...
Not bad at all RB, as usual you will have an array of content and displacemnet from many walk of life. Then again it takes time to stir the pot. " All rockness comes to those who wait patiently!"
TG
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
NettaBartlett...
I think this is awesome! is it out for PS3, or do we have to wait til tomorrow?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
thecrazycanuck...
they should have the instrumental thing pantera did for spongebob on there
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Dantheman1119...
this is track pack 1
of course there going to make another one!
Track pack 2's almost ALWAYS come once in a lifetime
Track Pack 2 Wish:
Campfire Song Song (imagine vocals!)
Under My Rock (patrick!)
And, who could forget?
IM A GOOFY GOOBER ROCK!!!!
LOL!
no really, serious here
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
J.A.R.S...
Those Spongebob songs are hilarious will u guys put them on the Wii for us?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
grungerocks2...
spongebob is a joke. they still dont good have bands like yes, living colour, the smiths, pink floyd, led zeppelin, santana, sublime, audioslave, cream/eric clapton, temple of the dog, and many more available. they should stop wasting time and put these bands in rock band rather than put spongebob in it.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
SPPLMJ...
oh oh oh what about the Campfire song Song? =P
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
jemmskii...
spongebob should go on WII too ! >: (
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Roland Van Owen...
Now that I have them...
Journey, Benatar, and Von Bondies:
Good stuff as expected
Geraldine:
Takes over as most boring guitar song in the entire game
I Can't Keep My Eyes Off Of You:
Sheer brilliance. A blast to play. Having kids is just an alibi for plausible deniability. Think Spongebob does Tenacious D and you have the right idea.
Rest of the 'Bob:
More in tune with Skullcrusher Mountain, Conventional Lover, and other tongue-in-cheek- fare than with Nikko or Naked Brothers as most people might expect.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
SPPLMJ...
Spongebob on April fools =)
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
pujols250...
You're leaving out the von bondies. Cmon Cmon is a great song. Great live too.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
HeavyHorse...
Damn, you guys have been reading my mind (and others I'm sure) these past couple of releases. White Zombie, Pearl Jam, and now my favorite Journey and Pat Benatar tracks. You guys are on a roll, your definitely holding the title of "Best Music Game" close to the chest. Keep up the amazing selections.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Azeaze...
I like the this pack alot actually. Plus it was great for my 7 year old, he can play spongebob. He gets bored with the other songs since he doesnt know alot of them
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
ETW420...
I love the Journey song, I've been waiting for that since forever. The Spongebob is nice too lol. I heard about the Toby Keith DLC next week, cant wait for that either. You're on a roll RB.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Roland Van Owen...
Harmonix, you foul temptress! Teasing us with Battle of the Bands competitions on Xbox Live that feature DLC songs that won't be available until the next morning. "But that's okay man 'cause [we] like the abuse!"
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Ironrage...
If they were going to pick something terrible to release as an April Fools Day joke they could have at least done Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up", honestly I was kinda hoping they would do that. But Sponge Bob, thats going behind ICarly and Nikkio on the "WTF?" list. "Don't Stop believing" is freaking AWESOME though to finally get!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
DominsWolf...
nice journey and sponge bob... if only u gave it to the wii people >< common people i love my journey y not give it to me >
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TheUsed21...
Roland OWEN hEART THIS IS AMERICA. your Farts and your breath are obviously laced with a condom like scent. Don't be the clever witty gay guy that you already are. chief the leaf lust the dust
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Roland Van Owen...
BTW, I would love to see a 'Zine article on the business side of DLC selection. (Is there one in the archive I've missed?) I have a lot of educated guesses about what kinds of things go on and what factors influence the process. Would be fascinating to get the true story. Nudge, nudge, Brett!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Roland Van Owen...
"When will you realize what sells?" I suppose you have a chart of the DLC sales across all platforms to back up your assertions. More likely, you're just whining like a 2 YR OLD WHITE GUY who feels empowered by the ability to publicly post his gripes. Nothing wrong with having strong personal music preferences. Just consider that somebody at Hmx is ****yzing real numbers, not to mention that there's a lot more to getting a song into the game than simply saying "I want". Deals have to be cut, money has to exchange hands, and I bet sometimes Hmx doesn't even have the say on which song(s) they get from a band. Music industry in general is as dirty-sweet as it gets. There's a real world out there that's larger than the gravity well of the typical post-adolescent- cranium. Also, for those who truly get music in all it's variety, "fun to listen to" is not the same as "fun to play" and vice versa. You're entitled to an opinion, but not the conceit that everybody else should share it
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TheUsed21...
Slit own throat don't bother other peoples kids youll be on the back page somewhere and unable to play rockband. Your Pantera IDEA was really smart cosidering I pitched it last year. GET TO THE CHOPPER SON OR JUST walk on home boy!!!!!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TheUsed21...
For once I would just like to see a DLC pack that pertains to modern rock. There are a few packs (Disturbed, A7X, Weezer,Queens of Stoned Age) but these are getting old. Just pick 3 bands heard on siriusOctane Sevendust, Five Finger Death Punch, Atreyu, BFMV,Evans Blue,umm oh yeah Atreyu. I could come up there and dominate the premisis for a moment, you guys would CAKE IT. $ aLRIGHT enough complaints, BOYS GIRLS KEEP IT REAL.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
HauntingYourKids...
I'd think you'd mention Pantera along with those SpongeBob names.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
mrfirebird73...
Hello is there anybody out there just nod if you can hear me .nuff said .I stopped liking boston and journey ,pat benatar in the 80,s that was all u herd on the radio. I lik ROCK sether does sound good also .one thing to remember is these songs will be played to Death ,people love the God Blessed Game or at lest i do .he he he he. one more note i still have the 8 track tape to wheel in the sky lol hey Alice Cooper would rock Hmmm
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Karmeleaux...
You know, last week's positive replies really restored my faith in people commenting on these. It's amazing how quickly it can be dashed again.
Don't Stop Believing is an amazing addition to the game. Heartbreaker is just as welcomed by me, and C'mon C'mon was a song I was always hoping would appear in the game but never actually thought it would happen. Geraldine doens't appeal to me with the same energy as the Fratellis did, but should be a treat for fans of bands like Interpol.
The Spongebob pack isn't terribly appealing to me, but I get the April's Fools theme and I'm sure it'll sell better and be better in game than some think it will. A friend mentioned in passing what I think is a good idea: Next year, think about hitting the Brothers Chap again. It'd be great to sing Trogdor, for instance.
Rock, rock on.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TheUsed21...
wtf spongebob. people won't buy this, when will you realize what sells. Get some new rock, USED.MCR,SAOSIN- ,BREAKING- BENJAMIN,SEETHER,SLIPKNOT,SAY ANYTHING WOULD DEF DO. HARMONIX LETS JUST KEEP THE 22 YR. OLD WHITE GUY SATISFIED CAS THATS WHO PLAYS IT. nOT INFANTS nOT Grampas. headbashing bloodspilling young americans between the age of 15-25 play this game... REMEMBER IT. i'll BUY GERALDINE, MAYBE JOURNEY BUT I DOUBT IT (TOO COMERCIALIZED) pALE bRIDE SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE CHOICE FOR VON BONDIES RESCUE ME HAS DRIVEN CMON CMON INTO THE GROUND. pLEASE INJECT ME WITH 2000'S ROCK DLC. SAVE TOBY KEITH FOR NEVER
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Juniorverse...
How about Pat Benatar's "Love is a Battlefield"?! And what about Heart? Some Heart "Alone", "Crazy on You", "These Dreams" would make me wet my pants with excitement!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009