List of songs in Lego Rock Band

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Lego Rock Band is a 2009 music video game developed by Harmonix and Traveller's Tales, and published by MTV Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game, the fourth major console release in the Rock Band series, was released in November 2009 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Nintendo DS. Lego Rock Band allows one to four players to simulate the playing of rock music by providing the players with peripherals modeled after musical instruments. These include a guitar peripheral for lead guitar and bass gameplay, a drum kit peripheral, and a microphone.

Contents

Lego Rock Band's soundtrack has been selected to be "suitable for younger audiences". [1] All songs available in Lego Rock Band are compatible with previous entries in the Rock Band series and until 2014, could be exported to these games for $9.99 along with the use of a unique code included on a paper insert included in the game case. [2] [3] [4]

Announcement

When Lego Rock Band was officially announced on 21 April 2009, only five songs were confirmed to be included: "Song 2" by Blur, "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas, "The Final Countdown" by Europe, "Girls & Boys" by Good Charlotte, and "So What" by Pink. [1] Wired published leaked information from "a highly-placed source close to Harmonix" on 31 August, which included the names of thirteen songs which would be included in Lego Rock Band. [5] Additional songs were officially announced closer to the game's release date, including "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop and "Let's Dance" by David Bowie. [6] The full setlist was revealed on 12 October. [7]

Main setlist

The Nintendo DS version of the game features a 25-song subset of the 45 songs in the console versions as listed below. [2]

TierTitleArtistYearGenreNintendo DS
setlist		Rewind DLC
4. Rock Star"A-Punk" Vampire Weekend 2008RockYesNo
5. Super Star"Accidentally in Love" Counting Crows 2004RockYesNo
2. Making Headlines"Aliens Exist" Blink-182 1999PunkNoYes
5. Super Star"Breakout" Foo Fighters 2000AlternativeNoYes
2. Making Headlines"Check Yes Juliet" We the Kings 2007EmoYesYes
1. First Steps"Crash" The Primitives 1988Pop/RockYesNo
6. Mega Star"Crocodile Rock" Elton John 1973Classic RockNoNo
7. Out Of This World"Dig" Incubus 2006AlternativeNoNo
3. Rising Star"Dreaming of You" The Coral 2002Indie RockNoNo
7. Out Of This World"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" The Police 1981Pop/RockNoNo
7. Out Of This World"Fire" The Jimi Hendrix Experience 1967Classic RockNoNo [lower-alpha 1]
1. First Steps"Free Fallin'" Tom Petty 1989Classic RockYesNo
2. Making Headlines"Ghostbusters" Ray Parker Jr. 1984OtherYesNo
5. Super Star"Girls & Boys" Good Charlotte 2002Pop/RockYesNo
1. First Steps"Grace" Supergrass 2002AlternativeYesNo
7. Out Of This World"I Want You Back" Jackson 5 1969Pop/RockYesYes
2. Making Headlines"In Too Deep" Sum 41 2001PunkYesYes
6. Mega Star"Kung Fu Fighting" Carl Douglas 1974Pop/RockYesNo
2. Making Headlines"Let's Dance" David Bowie 1983GlamYesNo
7. Out Of This World"Life Is a Highway" Rascal Flatts 2006CountryYesNo
7. Out Of This World"Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel 1975RockNoNo
2. Making Headlines"Monster" The Automatic 2006AlternativeYesNo
6. Mega Star"Naïve" The Kooks 2006Indie RockNoNo
7. Out Of This World"Real Wild Child" Everlife 2007Pop/RockNoNo
1. First Steps"Ride a White Swan" T. Rex 1972GlamNoNo
3. Rising Star"Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)" Lostprophets 2006RockNoNo
3. Rising Star"Ruby" Kaiser Chiefs 2007Indie RockYesNo
3. Rising Star"Short and Sweet" Spinal Tap 2009RockNoNo
5. Super Star"So What" Pink 2008Pop/RockYesNo
1. First Steps"Song 2" Blur 1997AlternativeYesYes
5. Super Star"Stumble and Fall" Razorlight 2004RockNoNo
6. Mega Star"Suddenly I See" KT Tunstall 2004RockYesNo
5. Super Star"Summer of '69" Bryan Adams 1984RockNoNo
4. Rock Star"Swing, Swing" The All-American Rejects 2003EmoYesYes
4. Rock Star" The Final Countdown " Europe 1986MetalYesYes
1. First Steps" The Passenger " Iggy Pop 1977RockYesNo
3. Rising Star"Thunder" Boys Like Girls 2006EmoNoNo
6. Mega Star"Tick Tick Boom" The Hives 2007PunkNoNo
6. Mega Star"Two Princes" Spin Doctors 1991AlternativeYesYes
4. Rock Star"Valerie" The Zutons 2006Pop/RockNoNo
4. Rock Star"Walking on Sunshine" Katrina & the Waves 1985Pop/RockYesNo
5. Super Star"We Are the Champions" Queen 1977Classic RockYesYes
6. Mega Star"We Will Rock You" Queen 1977Classic RockYesYes
2. Making Headlines"Word Up!" Korn 2004Nu-MetalNoNo
4. Rock Star"You Give Love a Bad Name" Bon Jovi 1986RockNoYes
  1. ↑ Alternative Version available as DLC.

Downloadable songs

Lego Rock Band also supports existing downloadable content from the Rock Band series, as well as songs exported from other Rock Band titles that has been "identified to be suitable for all ages", except in the Wii version; however, songs released after Rock Band 3 are not compatible with Lego Rock Band. [8] [9] The Lego Rock Band Music Store only includes Rock Band songs which have been cleared for use in the game. Also, any exported content from the original Rock Band and its Track Packs deemed "Family Friendly" can be used in the game. Users do not need to be signed in to use content that was downloaded on another account, as long as it is on the same console system, thus allowing a child's account to access the filtered set of music from a parent's account library. [10]

Reception

Eurogamer reviewer Keza MacDonald called Lego Rock Band's setlist "an unusual selection ... but undeniably varied", but was disappointed by the small number of songs. [11] Game Informer 's Bryan Vore referred to the setlist as being "weak", with "several throwaway tracks you’ll forget the instant they’re over." [12] Jack DeVries, a reviewer for IGN , felt that the game has a varied setlist, but not enough songs compared to Rock Band 2 and Band Hero . [13]

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The Rock Band series of music video games supports downloadable songs for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions through the consoles' respective online services. Users can download songs on a track-by-track basis, with many of the tracks also offered as part of a "song pack" or complete album at a discounted rate. These packs are available for the Wii only on Rock Band 3. Most downloadable songs are playable within every game mode, including the Band World Tour career mode. All downloadable songs released before October 26, 2010 are cross-compatible between Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 3, while those after only work with Rock Band 3. Certain songs deemed "suitable for all ages" by Harmonix are also available for use in Lego Rock Band.

The Rock Band series of music video games supports downloadable songs for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions through the consoles' respective online services. Users can download songs on a track-by-track basis, with many of the tracks also offered as part of a "song pack" or complete album at a discounted rate. These packs are available for the Wii only on Rock Band 3. Most downloadable songs are playable within every game mode, including the Band World Tour career mode. All downloadable songs released before October 26, 2010, are cross-compatible between Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 3, while those after only work with Rock Band 3. Certain songs deemed "suitable for all ages" by Harmonix are also available for use in Lego Rock Band.

The Rock Band series of music video games supports downloadable songs for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions through the consoles' respective online services. Users can download songs on a track-by-track basis, with many of the tracks also offered as part of a "song pack" or complete album at a discounted rate. These packs are available for the Wii only on Rock Band 3. Most downloadable songs are playable within every game mode, including the Band World Tour career mode. All downloadable songs released before October 26, 2010 are cross-compatible between Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 3, while those after only work with Rock Band 3. Certain songs deemed "suitable for all ages" by Harmonix are also available for use in Lego Rock Band.

The Rock Band series of music video games supports downloadable songs for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions through the consoles' respective online services. Users can download songs on a track-by-track basis, with many of the tracks also offered as part of a "song pack" or complete album at a discounted rate. These packs are available for the Wii only on Rock Band 3. Most downloadable songs are playable within every game mode, including the Band World Tour career mode. All downloadable songs released before October 26, 2010 are cross-compatible between Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 3, while those after only work with Rock Band 3. All songs that are available to Rock Band 3 will be playable in Rock Band Blitz. Certain songs deemed "suitable for all ages" by Harmonix are also available for use in Lego Rock Band.

The Rock Band series of music video games supports downloadable songs for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions through the consoles' respective online services. Users can download songs on a track-by-track basis, with many of the tracks also offered as part of a "song pack" or complete album at a discounted rate. These packs are available for the Wii only on Rock Band 3. Most downloadable songs are playable within every game mode, including the Band World Tour career mode. All downloadable songs released before October 26, 2010, are cross-compatible between Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 3, while those after only work with Rock Band 3. All songs that are available to Rock Band 3 are playable in Rock Band Blitz. Certain songs deemed "suitable for all ages" by Harmonix are also available for use in Lego Rock Band.

References

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  2. 1 2 "Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment & MTV Games Announce LEGO Rock Band Full Track List" (Press release). Harmonix. 12 October 2009. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
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  8. ↑ "Vooks - Story: Lego Rock Band Wii misses out on DLC, track exporting". Archived from the original on 16 October 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  9. ↑ "LEGO Rock Band Review - Wii Review at IGN". Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  10. ↑ Mastrapa, Gus (5 November 2009). "How Lego Rock Band Can Turn Kids On to Parents' Music". Wired . Retrieved 5 November 2009.
  11. ↑ MacDonald, Keza (25 November 2009). "LEGO Rock Band - Review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 17 June 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2011.Additional pages archived on 23 March 2010: Page 2 .
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  13. ↑ DeVries, Jack (3 November 2009). "LEGO Rock Band Review". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2011.Additional pages archived on 6 November 2009: Page 2 .
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