REM, Offspring, and Richard Thompson DLC
Filed under: DLC News / Tags: the-offspring, richard-thompson, rem, punk, rock, alternative, 1990s / 28 comments
We got punk, we got cult-hero folk-rock, and we got one of the biggest alternative hits ever. Just another incredibly diverse DLC week here at Rock Band. The punk first: Offspring fans will be glad to add "All I Want" and "The Kids Aren't Alright" to the handful of Offspring hits we've already released. These were the hits that came before and after "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)," a mighty run that proved you didn't need to be slick pop to make the charts. Around this time the band ticked off its label by letting fans download songs for free, then ticked off Napster by stealing its logo. Good times.
"The Way That it Shows" marks the Rock Band debut of the great English singer/guitarist Richard Thompson; and if you're a fan (or want to become one), we recommend checking out our audio interview. (If you don't know or care who Thompson is but love great guitar solos, don't miss this either).
One band needing no intro is R.E.M., who officially turned from cult heroes into superstars when "Losing My Religion" was released in 1991. It's hard to hear this song now without thinking of whoever you were crushed on back then, but R.E.M.'s massive success proved inspirational to left-field bands across the country. And this song still sounds like nothing else on the radio: in fact, it's the first song in Rock Band history to feature a lead mandolin.
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Comments
Bassman23...
You got 'a keep 'em separated 'cause i'm pushing an elephant up stairs and throwing punchlines that were never there. REM +The Offspring! Now THIS is a stairway 2 heaven!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
lukejohnson1992...
more offspring music is always a plus
losing my religion is awesome
good job
Sunday, April 12, 2009
hmchito...
Create some Spanish Rock tracks.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
fuselage321...
cool
Friday, March 27, 2009
Blammo1970...
I can't wait for lollipop by Framing Hanley and this suffering by Billy Tallent
I may be an old guy, but I realy like the new stuff
Sunday, March 15, 2009
xXxpl1cit...
or at least
1-Bring me the Horizon
2- Job for a cowboy
3- Maximum the Hormone
:P
Sunday, March 15, 2009
xXxpl1cit...
i recommend the following bands 4 those who like metal
1-Destruction
2-Slayer
3-Metal Church
Sunday, March 15, 2009
armyofadam...
people just shouldnt talk
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Clivou...
I hate how they concentrate on old songs....When I go online .... I always see people having some Offspring ... Disturbed .... Metallica .... System of a Down .... why they don't keep up more with this genre ?! No Doubt.....don't- make me laugh damn!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Clivou...
There's many artists I want to see in Rock Band .... I want to see some :
RAISED FIST
MILLENCOLIN
As I Lay Dying (Song Forever)
Authority Zero
Bald Religion (more)
Bigwig
Dogwood
Hatebreed
Misconduct
Pennywise
Rise Against
Saturday, March 14, 2009
MaskingJudgment...
Gotta agree with suddenfruitcake- ...- some Breaking Benjamin is a must at this point :)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
rvditore...
Ok, two new New Porno songs! Very exciting "Use It" is one of their best and "All of the Things..." is average, but upbeat. Nice work getting more NP. You are pleasing the quiet, yet devoted Rock Band indie contingent (which patiently awaits more of the same, along with the Hold Steady and The Decemberists!!)- .-
Friday, March 13, 2009
suddenfruitcake...
next week we are getting Last Resort by Papa Roach, so all you people that complain about no modern music plz shut up for a week
Friday, March 13, 2009
verbistje...
i dont play guitar, but they are cool
Friday, March 13, 2009
TARDASS...
Nickel back gotta be somebody!
Friday, March 13, 2009
cuklilla...
some MUSE please!!!
Friday, March 13, 2009
DominsWolf...
can we have system and chilipeppers on the next wii DLC
i want Toxicity, BYOB, JUke BOx Hero, My Curse and They're Red Hot on the next wii DLC or the Blood Sugar Sex Magick album,
the offspring is cool though "the kids arent all right is a good one"
Friday, March 13, 2009
Blammo1970...
I don't like that pack, maybe I will like the next one more
Friday, March 13, 2009
Delibird444...
Nice additions. Looking forward to Losing My Religion.
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Friday, March 13, 2009
gldyv3llul...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
OMEGAKZ...
maybe the offspring isn't my favorite band but they sure are prety good I consider this good DLC.
"the blazer" RB2 is a graet game because its wide selection in music terms, and remember that this is DLC (extra) if you think that your money is being wasted just dont buy it, easy solution
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Toothball...
I also plan to get All I Want because of Crazy Taxi. Pretty sure I won't be the only one in my band trying to make some crazy money when that track comes up.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Cleverpun...
My friend has been waiting for more R.E.M. tracks since RB1: She was ecstatic when I told her they were releasing a track (and between you and me, it softened the blow when I told her about the live-action Bebop movie...).
I probably won't be able to afford it yet, but "The Kids Aren't Alright" is one of my favorite Offspring songs
Keep up the great song selections guys!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
suddenfruitcake...
in b4 people undeer age of 12 asking for breaking benjamin and seether
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
theblazer...
They're certainly not "punk" either.
Q. What are they then?
(A. Rubbish.)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Thrasher9294...
What? "Pop Masses"? The Offspring are certainly not Pop. I'm glad to see "All I Want" (Crazy Taxi Memories coming back), and I'm sure others are too. Hey, it's good to see songs people have Actually Heard Of, and is better than the tracks that are "Too Mainstream".
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
theblazer...
It's official. Rock Band 2 has sold out to the pop masses and has done away with their niche musical selections. Enjoy pop teens and old farts. Thanks for ruining what could be a GOOD game Harmonix.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
wgahnagl...
I'm really looking forward to both the Richard Thompson track and "Losing My Religion." Though in the singer-songwrit- er- genre John Gorka would be good too. One REM track is cool, but more would be awesome!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009