I, like Tyler, feel that the folks behind Rock Band may not truly understand what a “classic” album is. Judas Priest? No, sir. That being said, I’m here to give them a little free advice, in the form of lists of albums that should become fully-downloadable DLC albums.
Let’s take a page from the 1970s first, okay?
The Who - Who’s Next (1971)
Okay, we already know this one is coming, once they figure out that whole mess with the master tapes. It’s just a matter of when (hopefully), but I wanted to re-iterate that this album by the grandfathers of synth-pop (and rock opera, I guess) should be a DLC release.
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Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
This is an album that you should either zone out to or completely focus on. What better way to get a great feel for a great (but patience-requiring) album than to interact with it?
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The Modern Lovers - The Modern Lovers (1976)
12 guitar-centric, witty rock (”proto-punk” whatever) songs that should be made playable on fake plastic instruments. It’s what Jonathan Richman wants, I swear. There’s enough here to keep the guitarist, drummer, bassist and vocalist interested; and having the whole shebang together at once would be one seriously cool Rock Band party.
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The Clash - London Calling (1979)
Harmonix, we’ve been teased long enough with smatterings of these songs on Rock Band as both came-with-game tracks and DLC - why not just give us the entire 19 tracks at once? I can handle it. Although I would like some serious subsidizing - like $10 for the whole thing.
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Television - Marquee Moon (1977)
Marquee Moon is a perfect balance of rock sensibility and in-your-face guitar solos, topped with some crazy vocals. I think it would translate nicely into Rock Band.
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Led Zeppelin - IV/Zoso (1971)
Although this one will probably never see the light of day (I mean, they’re as tightly-wrapped as The Beatles tracks, for crying out loud), I can’t think of an album from the 1970s that I would rather play than this one. And I don’t care about the cliches associated with “Stairway to Heaven”; I’d rather rock that than “Free Bird” any day.
I would pay $50 for The Eagles’ best of album without hesitation.Maybe the Stones’ Sticky Fingers… And can a man get some descent Eltin John and David Bowie albums?And MOAR Queen!
Dude, Led Zeppelin IV would be the shit. I would pay 20 bucks, easily for the album, that is, if I had 20 bucks….and a job for that matter!
Well I won’t be playing anything from Rock Band due to the insane-o-pricing policy over here, though Zep 4 would be sweet - it would also be hilarious for two reasons:
1. Watching the look on everyone else’s face as you belt out the massive solo at the end of stairway - especially the look on the singers face, as he’d be doing some serious thumb twiddling!
2. Listening to people trying to sing like Robert Plant - tough one!
Also, Nathan: trust me, though being able to buy stuff is cool, jobs are completely over-rated. Don’t do it man!
Finally, how did your gig go last night Russ?
The show was good, we had a pretty fine turnout for our first live performance. The sound could have been better, but we only had a few minutes to plug everything in. I’ve solicited Mark to do a Threevue review on the performance, we’ll see how it goes.
I will do one…soon.
lol. Is it going to be another smut assault?
The show itself was a smut assault