The music soundtrack in Rock Band is extraordinary, featuring nearly 60 classic and newer rock songs, mostly from the original bands (unlike many Guitar Hero songs, which are remakes by sound-alike artists). Highlights include The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again," David Bowie's "Suffragette City," Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper," The Ramones' "Blitzkrieg Bop," Nirvana's "In Bloom," and Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive."
Adding to its replayability, new songs can be downloaded each week for a couple bucks apiece. These include classics from The Who, Grateful Dead, and Metallica, including a handful of full albums.
You can go with the pre-built musicians or use the integrated tools to create your own by selecting from hundreds of options for body shape, face, hair, clothes, tattoos, and signature moves for both genders.
Rock Band is the ultimate party game, best enjoyed with a group of friends looking for a great time together. While it might take a few songs to get the hang of the rhythm for newbie players, it's one of the most accessible and enjoyable games in recent memory, for all ages. Music fans, run -- don't walk -- to pick up Rock Band today.
Another recommended game of this kind is Activision's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock . For music games on the DS, try Elite Beat Agents and Hannah Montana: Music Jam . And for the Wii, check out High School Musical: Sing It! .
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