Individual songs
- "Hanging on the Telephone" - Blondie (160 MS Points / $2)
- "Train in Vain" - The Clash (160 MS Points / $2)
- "Kool Thing" - Sonic Youth (160 MS Points / $2)
Rock Band Weekly: Sonic Youth, The Clash and Blondie
by Alexander Sliwinski 
on May 9th 2008 4:00PM
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Individual songs
Reader Comments (87)
Posted: May 9th 2008 5:11PM (Unverified) said
What the fux are you saying? That is what thought are you attempting to convey with words?
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Posted: May 9th 2008 4:44PM (Unverified) said
Alright, they finally released something off of London Calling, it's about time! Not the best song on the album, but since it's about one of the best albums ever, it's still a damn fine track. Thanks Harmonix, keep 'em coming.
Posted: May 9th 2008 5:07PM (Unverified) said
I dont now about this. $2 for a 2 minute song is kinda weak.
Posted: May 9th 2008 5:07PM (Unverified) said
actually I change my mind, thats the one i kinda like best
Posted: May 9th 2008 5:09PM (Unverified) said
*sigh* music
...the only subject that turns everyone, absolutely everyone, into ridiculous, outspoken, closed-minded douchebags. Is there such a thing as a music fan who isn't actually a music fanboy?
I think not; and with that said, all of you are wrong about everything.
I'm gonna go listen to old Dashboard Confessional songs while I cry about my middle school girlfriend.
...the only subject that turns everyone, absolutely everyone, into ridiculous, outspoken, closed-minded douchebags. Is there such a thing as a music fan who isn't actually a music fanboy?
I think not; and with that said, all of you are wrong about everything.
I'm gonna go listen to old Dashboard Confessional songs while I cry about my middle school girlfriend.
Posted: Jun 18th 2008 1:49AM (Unverified) said
I'm not sure if you were serious or not (I'm guessing not), but I for one would love to see a Dashboard song on Rock Band. I might be convinced to get it then. Until that time, I'm fine using my brothers' to play "In Bloom".
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Posted: May 9th 2008 5:15PM (Unverified) said
I might pick up the clash song...what RB needs is some more RHCP. I think the greatest hits album would be awesome.
Posted: May 9th 2008 6:31PM (Unverified) said
@ jefffffffff: Turn the "t" of 'but' into a "y". I guess you could put "must buy" in quotes, too, to make it super-simple. If one letter confused you to the point you need to post about it...
Posted: May 9th 2008 5:28PM Neebs said
People should listen to Train in Vain. It's quite a well known song.
Posted: May 9th 2008 5:46PM (Unverified) said
Was it just easier for Harmonix to use "Kool Thing" because of former ties from GH?
I don't know, but I think the more obvious (and better) Sonic Youth choice would have been "Teen Age Riot"
I don't know, but I think the more obvious (and better) Sonic Youth choice would have been "Teen Age Riot"
Posted: May 9th 2008 5:55PM (Unverified) said
yay sonic youth
do dinosaur jr. next then i'll buy the game, i promise
do dinosaur jr. next then i'll buy the game, i promise
Posted: May 9th 2008 5:57PM JosephDK said
Over a month of nothing good, time to cancel the Xbox Live subscription.
Posted: May 9th 2008 7:53PM (Unverified) said
What does the Xbox Live subscription have to do with downloadable content? Xbox Live Gold is so you can play games online. You can download this stuff without paying anything for an Xbox Live membership. That's like saying, "I'm not giving Target my money anymore because Fisher Price's toys suck."
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Posted: May 9th 2008 10:06PM JosephDK said
I was keeping my subscription active so I could (shockingly to you, obviously) play online with people. But I have lost interest in this game due to the lack of good, new songs, and thusly canceling my Xbox Live membership.
Is that plain enough English for you or should I go slower with less words with multiple syllables?
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Is that plain enough English for you or should I go slower with less words with multiple syllables?
Posted: May 10th 2008 1:34AM (Unverified) said
Hey, you seem like a really fun guy. Too bad you're canceling your gold membership. We could have had some great times. Sorry I missed that little nuance in your 13-word comment. Jeez.
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Posted: May 10th 2008 4:01AM JosephDK said
Yes, because me unsubscribing would definitely send a message to Harmonix that I am not taking their shit anymore. Or, it is because some of us work for a living, and don't want to spend the excess 8 dollars a month on an increasingly useless service. Whatever scenario best works for you.
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Posted: May 9th 2008 6:01PM (Unverified) said
The first music game to add in The Magnificent Seven by The Clash will be the first music game I buy.
Posted: May 9th 2008 6:09PM (Unverified) said
I want some Cake, that would be nice...
Posted: May 9th 2008 6:14PM (Unverified) said
Songs with female vocals are always a welcome addition in my house...my girlfriend gets a little sick of singing Aerosmith and Journey...
Posted: May 9th 2008 6:42PM XLM said
goddamn, i miss joe strummer. =\
Posted: May 9th 2008 6:54PM (Unverified) said
Crazy people! This is the first week since December I'll be getting all three tracks.
Maybe this is crazy an' all, but when I play Rock Band I'm not looking for a "challenge"; I'm looking for fun. And blistering metal is pretty much anti-fun.
Maybe this is crazy an' all, but when I play Rock Band I'm not looking for a "challenge"; I'm looking for fun. And blistering metal is pretty much anti-fun.
Posted: May 9th 2008 7:11PM (Unverified) said
I will buy 2 of these 3 songs. Yay!
I would like to have these 2 band though:
Green Day - you know they would be fun for parties.
Bad Religion - no explanation needed, they just kill.
I would like to have these 2 band though:
Green Day - you know they would be fun for parties.
Bad Religion - no explanation needed, they just kill.
Posted: May 9th 2008 7:19PM (Unverified) said
The Clash for the win.
Can't wait for Rudie Can't Fail
Can't wait for Rudie Can't Fail
Posted: May 9th 2008 7:33PM (Unverified) said
Im definitly gonna have to pick this one up, i think i crapped my pants when i saw the clash and sonic youth. the noise rock movement rocks. no i cant wait for the pixies.
Posted: May 9th 2008 8:02PM (Unverified) said
Kool Thing wasn't that great of a song... I'd really like to try out Hits of Sunshine or something, Kool Thing was boring in comparison...
Posted: May 9th 2008 8:21PM (Unverified) said
Anyone who is looking for a challenge on Rock Band completely misses the point. Not to be presumptuous, but I bet 99% of metal-fiending RB players never pick up the microphone. Cause that would be a challenge. So would putting down the fake looking guitar, picking up a real guitar, and learning how to improvise a solo. that doesn't suck That should keep you challenged and occupied for, I don't know, a couple years or so.
Rock Band is for getting your pals together, getting sauced (or not, depending on your age or views on partying), and enjoying music.
Train in Vain is awesome. That song makes me happy. If it doesn't make you happy, I feel sorry for you.
Rock Band is for getting your pals together, getting sauced (or not, depending on your age or views on partying), and enjoying music.
Train in Vain is awesome. That song makes me happy. If it doesn't make you happy, I feel sorry for you.
Posted: May 9th 2008 8:44PM DVersion said
the last video reminds me of Tammy from kids in the hall
Posted: May 9th 2008 9:53PM Neebs said
Also, I call for next week's Joystiq podcast image to be a shoop of the image in this article.
Posted: May 9th 2008 11:58PM MPTownes said
Word to whoever said they measure DLC by fun. I've got a serious DLC addiction, and since I don't play on anything but Medium, I'm not likely to buy the ninth-guitar-level songs; therefore, I go for songs I know and can play on at least three instruments. Plus it helps if the songs pass the "wife test" whereby my wife (drummer in our household) deems them as fun for her, too.
All that said, I guess I'm not cool now, because these songs leave me very "meh." Would this be the wrong place to admit I'd like some good ol' crowd-pleasing Journey as DLC? Preferably "Don't Stop Believin'"?
All that said, I guess I'm not cool now, because these songs leave me very "meh." Would this be the wrong place to admit I'd like some good ol' crowd-pleasing Journey as DLC? Preferably "Don't Stop Believin'"?
Posted: May 10th 2008 12:45AM (Unverified) said
Definitely picking up Train In Vain, you can never have to much Clash. One thing I don't understand though is why harmonix just doesn't make a Clash 6 pack? I mean they have released 3 separate Clash songs in the game already, why not just release a 6 pack? I'd definitely buy it. The Clash are possibly one of the greatest bands of all time.
Posted: May 11th 2008 10:30AM (Unverified) said
Cool, both the Blondie and The Clash songs rock.
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