Perverse Diversity: Ministry, Zombies, Cranberries DLC
Filed under: DLC News / Tags: ministry, the-zombies, the-cranberries, artist-pack, metal, 2000s, pop-rock, 1960s, alternative, 1990s / 29 comments
We thought we were pushing the envelope last summer, when we introduced Jimmy Buffett and Disturbed DLC the same week. But this week's DLC just might outdo it for perverse diversity: In this corner, some of the sweetest pop melodies in Rock Band history. And in that corner…Ministry.
Ministry is of course the band that broke from its humble dance-rock origins to become one of the flagship industrial bands, with the fearsome Al Jourgensen upfront. "Lies Lies Lies" and "The Great Satan" both date from the George W. Bush administration, which came along just as Jourgensen was in danger of having nothing to be ticked-off about. Jourgensen's intense dislike for Bush was legendary, providing fuel for the bile that he spews in these songs. Less political, but maybe even grislier, is "Cuz U R Next", the new Ministry song that appeared on Jourgensen's soundtrack for a recent horror flick, Wicked Lake. This one gives the bass player a little time to show off before all hell breaks loose.
Meanwhile in a different world altogether, the sweet-voiced Dolores O'Riordan leads the Cranberries through their breakthrough hit "Linger." A success in 1993, this song was the work of a band still in its teens—the eldest member at 18, O'Riordan still lived with her parents when it was recorded —so the sweet and innocent sound came naturally.
Another teenage whiz was Rod Argent, who wrote the Zombies' breakthrough hit "She's Not There" at 19. This 1964 classic is now the earliest recording ever to appear in Rock Band (though some of the Roy Orbison songs were originally recorded earlier)—a classic slice of pop with Colin Blunstone's breathy vocals and Argent's jazz-inspired keys (yes, it's the same guy who later led the band Argent - He also plays synthesizer on a later Rock Band track, The Who's "Who Are You"). Still cult heroes today—in fact, they're touring the US this summer—the Zombies were an original part of the British Invasion, the wave of UK bands that stormed the charts soon after The Beatles changed the world. Hold on, we just got this great idea for a new game…
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Comments
Torbjorn1...
I am admittedly a 'late bloomer' to the whole RockBand phenomenon, but it definitely ranks right up there with the Sony Walkman and the Apple iPod as must have items!!
I also would like to see Queen added, along with Def Leppard, Styx and REO Speedwagon. I would like to see DLC from more Classic Alternative/New- Wave artists such as A Flock of Seagulls, Depeche Mode, Berlin, U2...just to name a few. Anyways, thanks for enabling wanna-be-rockers to unlock their inner rock star. Cheers!!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Lycan4life1989...
the disturbed was awesome but slipknot would really be appreciated especially Psychosocial ,Dead Memories and Before I Forget
Friday, June 5, 2009
susy917...
Its 6/3 and my PS3 has no recent releses in over two weeks!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Vercetti-PD...
Thanks for letting me know that there was such a band as Ministry! I love it I just went out and bought there albums just because of this! I tottaly love it, great selection! Keep up the good work!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
cwwdmw...
Im with The _Voice777.. Candlebox would be great!!! Im not big on this weeks DLC but what they have released for the wii so far has been decent.
Monday, June 1, 2009
The_Voice777...
Horrible Selections, Still Waiting To Get The "LED" Out.....Would Love To See CandleBox Track Pack Or Even Whole Album.... Far Behind
Monday, June 1, 2009
esquehill...
In case you didn't know;
it's Monday 06/01, and these songs are still not available from the Wii Music Store.
Monday, June 1, 2009
IcyMike...
Oh, and some Queen and Van Halen. Hell, I'll take some Van Hagar just to get some Eddie Van Halen in my DLC library.
Monday, June 1, 2009
IcyMike...
The Zombie songs were friggen awesome to play. They were truly ahead of their time. Since everyone is making requests...can I get a shout out for some Green Day, Led Zeppelin, U2!!!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Griymm...
Yes "zombie" from the Cranberries is a great song, I would like to see that song in Rock Band and also some Korn, Slipknot and Rammstein would be AWESOME!!!!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
shorefun61...
Thanks for more early rock/British invasion. Thanks to these pioneers music is what it is today!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
mightyknoedi...
Rammstein, Slipknot, Type 0 Negative... That would be so cool!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
spiterick_69...
Very good dlc but I want "zombie" from The Cranberries! An also waiting for KoRn, HIM, Rammstein, My Chemical Romance and Slipknot! Please that will rock!!!!!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
delstar...
My Goodness. I love the song "Linger", but from the drums' point of view, this song is more boring to play than "Psycho Killer". I know you can't invent notes in a song, but really, either be a bit more imaginative when coding it or select songs which will actually be enjoyable to play.
Friday, May 29, 2009
TheVampireJeremy...
not showing up on the PS3 store either, just says "New Releases coming soon"
WTF
Friday, May 29, 2009
esquehill...
Thanks for the announcement...- But-
It's Friday 05/29, and these songs are still not showing up in the Wii Music Store.
Friday, May 29, 2009
AstorSapolsky...
I'm not the greatest fan of the Cranberries, but I think the Zombies definately add some more diversity to the group, and what can I say other than it's about time Ministry got on here? Great selections, as always.
Friday, May 29, 2009
BravoBardo...
Linger is great for family!
Friday, May 29, 2009
polash...
i'm still waiting for korn marilyn manson and rammstein when when when at least the competence have korn and you
Thursday, May 28, 2009
ACES1982...
I'm Still waiting for My Chemical Romance
Thursday, May 28, 2009
rockbandrockinchic...
I dont know any of theses songs!!! i wasnt even born then!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
calvino...
great dlc this week !!! keep up the good work..thank you! ROCKBAND 3 KIDS ROCK !!!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
DominsWolf...
sweet killswitch and still alive thanx :)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Bulkdarthdan...
I probably will only download "She's Not There". I don't know Ministry that well to get a whole packy by them.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
bladesonic...
Well, I won't be downloading this week, but all of these bands have been desperately asked for.
And yes, Rock Band: UK Invasion would be sweet.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Azeaze...
Yeah im sure there are alot of people who wanted these songs/bands which im cool with. Just stating I personally didnt like it, and wont DL it. But gratz to those of you who been waiting for these guys
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Thrasher9294...
While this isn't a great week for myself, I think it's worth it. We've had some great DLC these past few weeks, far better than usual.
Great job, Harmonix.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
exploder...
i see a beatles game reference.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Azeaze...
Hate this weeks DLC. I think it is terrible
Wednesday, May 27, 2009