COME TO STAPLES CENTER!!!!! ROCK BAND LIVE!!!

FEATURING: DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL, PANIC AT THE DISCO, PLAIN WHITE T'S & CAB!

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I'll be there... so why not.

Someday we'll all get started
Someday we'll have what we wanted
Someday we'll want what's better
Someday we'll all live forever

Someday we'll all reach higher
Someday we won't be so tired
Someday we won't say never
Someday we'll all be together

What if we all could just agree (what if we all could just agree)
to live together in the world, in perfect harmony?
What if we all could find a way (what if we all could find a way)
to live a better life today?

Someday we'll all get started
Someday we'll have what we wanted
Someday we'll want what's better
Someday we'll all live forever
(oh, they will never understand us)
(oh, wouldn't want it any other way)
(oh, they won't always stand against us)
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someday we won't be so tired
Someday we won't say never
Someday we'll all be together
Someday we'll all reach higher
Someday we won't be so tired
Someday we won't say never
Someday we'll all live forever

~ Plain White T's

couldn't find the tune I wanted to post by them tonite - but this one is really good too :)
take a listen if you like...

Paul Westerberg - 3oclockkreep - *** - Another amalgamation of random bits and bops, melted into one beautiful mess. Being only 20 minutes, as compared to the earlier 45 minute piece, this one is a bit more digestable, and with one "real" track this time, it makes it just swell. It's an interesting project he's up to, with these tracks, and affordable for what you get.

McFly - Radio:ACTIVE - *** - I really do like McFly, I suppose I'm not supposed to, but they play great songs. This topic is discussed a bit in "One for the Radio" as kind of a response to those who say they aren't "cool." I like that they are able to be honest with what types of music they like to sign and play. I say keep at it boys!

Saul Zonana - Blue Monkey - ***1/2 - You cannot go wrong with Mr. Zonana. Another awesome set of great power popping songs, that sound fresh and cool. Whenever I start to doubt my love of pop music, I will just put this on, and rock out.

Plain White T's - Big Bad World - *** - More of the same, solid pop songs from this group, who broke out with "Hey There Delilah" I sort of cringed the first time I heard their "followup" 1-2-3-4, which seems to just be trying to cash in on the success of that earlier single, but after a few listens, it does kind of catch on, so who knows.

Andrew Daly - Nine Sweaters - **** - What!? Comedy again? Well yes indeedy friends, and what a comedy this is. Andy Daly put together 9 characters based on 9 sweaters. These characters are twisted and crazy and lovable all at the same time. The way he comes at these characters and the depth that some have gives this CD a fresh and fun feel.

Paul Westerberg - 3oclockkreep - *** - Another amalgamation of random bits and bops, melted into one beautiful mess. Being only 20 minutes, as compared to the earlier 45 minute piece, this one is a bit more digestable, and with one "real" track this time, it makes it just swell. It's an interesting project he's up to, with these tracks, and affordable for what you get.

McFly - Radio:ACTIVE - *** - I really do like McFly, I suppose I'm not supposed to, but they play great songs. This topic is discussed a bit in "One for the Radio" as kind of a response to those who say they aren't "cool." I like that they are able to be honest with what types of music they like to sign and play. I say keep at it boys!

Saul Zonana - Blue Monkey - ***1/2 - You cannot go wrong with Mr. Zonana. Another awesome set of great power popping songs, that sound fresh and cool. Whenever I start to doubt my love of pop music, I will just put this on, and rock out.

Plain White T's - Big Bad World - *** - More of the same, solid pop songs from this group, who broke out with "Hey There Delilah" I sort of cringed the first time I heard their "followup" 1-2-3-4, which seems to just be trying to cash in on the success of that earlier single, but after a few listens, it does kind of catch on, so who knows.

Andrew Daly - Nine Sweaters - **** - What!? Comedy again? Well yes indeedy friends, and what a comedy this is. Andy Daly put together 9 characters based on 9 sweaters. These characters are twisted and crazy and lovable all at the same time. The way he comes at these characters and the depth that some have gives this CD a fresh and fun feel.

001 | BRAND NEW DAY :: Joshua Radin
002 | GREED :: Shawn McDonald
003 | SWEET AND LOW :: Augustana
004 | WHY SHOULD SHE WAIT :: Marc Broussard (ft. Sara Bareilles)
005 | LOVE IS HARD :: James Morrison
006 | MY LOVE GOES FREE :: Jon Foreman
007 | THE THOUGHTS THAT GIVE ME THE CREEPS :: Hellogoodbye
008 | NICEST THING :: Kate Nash
009 | HAZELTON :: Bon Iver
010 | SING TO ME :: Sleeping At Last
011 | FLINT (FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDERPAID) :: Sufjan Stevens
012 | BY MY SIDE :: Copeland
013 | BRIGHTER DAYS :: Leeland
014 | CHASING PAVEMENTS :: Adele
015 | BITE BACK (b-side) :: The All-American Rejects
016 | BLUE JEANS :: Marc Broussard
017 | MEET ME IN CALIFORNIA :: Plain White Ts
018 | AFTER YOUR HEART :: Phil Wickham
019 | CAPTIVATED :: Shawn McDonald
020 | I STILL AIN'T OVER YOU :: Augustana

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I love this damn movie. And not recently. I loved it when it was in theaters and I was but a wee child. I was spooky from a young age.

I'll give you a quick rundown.

Overture(DeVotchKa)

Pretty straight-faced playthrough, nothing too wild or out there. I didn't get the feel for the cover artist, just more Nightmare stuff. Still, not bad. Listenable.

Opening (Danny Elfman)

Not technically revisiting, is it? This is all ground he's ploughed before. Cheating. Let's move on.

This Is Halloween (Marylin Manson)

This is an old cover. If you haven't heard it by now, you lose at the internet. Still, it's solid. Say what you will about Marylin Manson, he knows what songs to cover. Another solid version of this is offered up by Panic at the Disco.

Jack's Lament (All American Rejects)

Now, understand, this is my favorite song of the movie. I absolutely adore it. So when I hear that whiny voice streak through my eardrum, I wail inside. I got 20 seconds into this song before I had to turn it off, and only 4 seconds of that was comprised of vocals. Next.

Docter Finkelstein/In the Forest (Amina)

Thus far, the instrumentals are two-for-two on being good, and this one takes a step outside of what Nightmare originally laid out for it. I think this one's quite well done. Loving the theramin.

What's This? (Flyleaf)

Ugh. So, instrumentals are winning, but vocal bits are just... not clearing it. Her vocals are not quite emotive enough to handle the wonder that is supposed to be coursing through this song. She sings "What's this?" but it sounds like she really couldn't care less about what anything is.

I never in my life thought I'd write these words, but Fallout Boy did it better. You have failed. Next.

Town Meeting Song (The Polphonic Spree)

Let me just get this out of the way: I love The Polyphonic Spree. And their absolutely inspired cover of Nirvana's Lithium made me very curious to hear this. I'm really enjoying this one. It's not what I expected, but it's doing it's thing and taking me along with it. Best of the vocal songs so far. My only real complaint is that it needs to pick up the pace.

Jack and Sally Montage (The Vitamin String Quartet)

Another instrumental. Rather meh. Doesn't entice, doesn't push away. It's just there, four people on string instruments playing some music that stays just this side of spooky.

Jack's Obsession (Sparklehorse)

I didn't know you could ruin this song this badly. After all, it's a bit more obscure, and doesn't draw as much love or notice as the others. I thought this would slip under the radar of suck. I was wrong.

Kidnap the Sandy Claws (Korn)

It's Korn. I don't think I have to say any more. I started laughing at this cover not ten seconds in. I'd much rather be listening to She Wants Revenge, and even I'm able to recognize that SWR didn't do that amazing of a cover.

Making Christmas (Rise Against)

Not horrible, but the vocals just do not work for this song.

I've started down this dark path, and I will finish. Not rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail will stop me from this crap. But good God, what have I condemned myself to?

Nabbed (Yoshida Brothers)

More instrumental. More delicious things-not-sucking. Seriously, I could take half those singers to school on how you do these songs, and I'm barely passable. This track is great, really divergent from the original, displaying the Yoshida Brothers for what they are, but still keeps that kick of what the song once was.

Oogie Boogie's Song (Rodrigo y Gabriela)

So, wow. First, whatever made Disney decide to pick up these two is beyond me, but for once, God bless 'em for making a good call. This was a wonderful cover, even if you don't like two guitars playing maniacally side-by-side (which really, if you don't, what's your problem?). Gabriela's standard percussion-style strumming and Rodrigo's sharp picking make for an amazing cover here.

Sally's Song (Amy Lee)

When I first saw who was singing this, I muttered "Goddamnit." She has a solid voice, but it's so typical, putting the lead singer of Evanescence on this kind of project. Still. She did a very solid job, and I really can't complain. It doesn't compete with Fiona Apple's version at all. I think the two bring their own things to the table, and shouldn't have to fight for the lead.

Christmas Eve Montage (RJD2)

Meh.

Poor Jack (Plain White T's)

First of all... what? The Hey-There-Delilah assholes covering Nightmare Before Christmas music? And... wow. This... isn't terrible. Crap. Have my standards fallen so low that this is good, or is it good on its own?

To the Rescue (Datarock)

The first few measures of standard uhn-tiss made me concerned. Largely, not bad, but not incredible. Feels like that's become the mantra of this CD (alongside "singers can't sing").

Finale/Reprise (Shiny Toy Guns)

And welcome to why I'm here. Hearing this is a terrible tease. It makes me want to hear them cover the whole album. I can only imagine how they'd kick ass at What's This, Sally's Song (though I'd wager Carah would swing it better than Sisley). Ah, well. Damn.

Closing (Danny Elfman)

End Title (The Album Leaf)

Maybe we go through a lot of suck, but this is prettymuch the best way to wrap up this CD.

In the end? I'd say don't buy it, just download the good tracks.

PWT’s seem to have taken a big step back, gambling on trading their pop rock sensibility for sappy teen inspired lyrics and forgettable bubble gum pop jingles. One can only guess at the possible success of the album, but songs like “That Girl” and “Meet You In California” spin narratives of unconvincing and lackluster sentiments.

For more information visit Static Multimedia "Plain White T's - Big Bad World" Music Reviews Item

Aking Delilah (Hey There Delilah) by Jonell Estillore.

I have been gone for a minute, but ladies and gentleman... Sir Dudley's Top 14 Jams of tha Week are BACK!! This weeks countdown is heavy on R&B Music, with a little bit of go-go, rock & rap sprinkled in.  There is so much GOOD music out there right now, that I could easily have made this the Top 28.  This weeks #1 Jam is "Rising Up" by The Roots ft. Wale & Chrisette Michele (download here).  Anytime I can put some Go-Go on the countdown I'm going to and this is some straight up mainstream Go-Go!!  If you like party music, you'll love this record FOR SURE, check out the video above!  EnJoY, the rest of Sir Dudley's Top 14 Jams of tha Week!

1. The Roots - "Rising Up" (ft. Wale & Chrisette Michele) ... I Love Go-Go!  If you have never experienced it...check this song out!!
2. Musiq - "IFULeave" (ft. Mary J. Blige) ... 2 of my favorites in R&B on this beautiful track!!
3. Alicia Keys & Jack White (white stripes) - "Another Way To Die" ... Lead Song from the new James Bond Movie! CRAZY TRACK!
4. Marc Broussard - "Why Should She Wait"(ft. Sara Bareilles) ... Pop/Rock/Soul, Marc is my dude!  I Love this Song!!
5. T.I. - "On Top of the World"(ft. Ludacris) ... JAM! JAM! JAM!  T.I.'s Next Big Hit off of Paper Trail!!
6. Robin Thicke - "The Sweetest Love" ... If You Liked "Lost Without U", You're Gonna Love This Jam!
7. DJ Khaled - "Go Ahead" (ft. Fabolous, Rick Ross, Flo-Rida, Fat Joe, & Lloyd) ... CLUB SMASH!!
8. Akon - "Right Now" ... Gonna Be An International Smash!!  Great Club Record!
9. John Legend - "No Other Love"(ft. Estelle) ... JL does Reggae, Great Sounding Record!
10. Solange - "T.O.N.Y." ... GO GET THE CD!!  GO GET THE CD!!
11. Ne-Yo - "What's The Matter"... Ne-Yo gettin his Elton John on in this track!
12. Jazmine Sullivan - "Live A Lie"... GO GET THIS CD!!  BANGIN!!
13. Kevin Rudolf ft. Lil Wayne - "Let It Rock" ... Good Shit! Been Around The Block, But I'm Feelin' It!
14. Plain White T's - "Natural Disaster" ... It's Been Around For Awhile Also, But I Just Heard It! So Damn It, It's On The Countdown!

HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE COUNTDOWN!!

~PEACE & MUCH LOVE TO YA~

Big Bad World is available everywhere since September 23rd.

“Natural Disaster” YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfGM7TUZZQQ&feature=user
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Watch the video for “Natural Disaster” here, and the new album Big Bad World is in stores September 23!

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A partir de este mes de octubre, el Rock Band Live Tour estará viajando a ciudades seleccionadas alrededor del país y los aficionados del juego tendrán la oportunidad de competir en este evento interactivo. Todo esto comienza en San Diego, CA, el 5 de octubre en la San Diego Sports Arena, y habrán invitados especiales tales Plain White T's y The Cab. Si quieren participar, escuchen las estaciones radiales locales o solo esperen hasta el día del evento. Lean el comunicado de prensa (en inglés) para más información, especialmente si viven en Orlando, FL.

ROCK BAND LIVE TOUR

ORLANDO CONCERT MOVES TO NOVEMBER 6
ALL TICKETS DATED NOVEMBER 9 WILL BE HONORED

REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT POINT OF PURCHASE

September 30, 2008 – Rock Band Live at UCF Arena in Orlando – originally scheduled for November 9 – has moved to November 6.All tickets will be honored on November 6.For those unable to attend, refunds are available at point of purchase.Tickets are on sale now at the box office and through Ticketmaster.

The musical video game phenomenon of Rock Band™ is coming to Orlando. This fall Rock Band Live (http://www.rockbandlivetour.com) will travel across the country with headline acts Panic At The Disco and Dashboard Confessional, together on stage, with very special guests Plain White T's, The Cab, and possibly YOU!

The concert tour will let Rock Band bands rock their way onto the main stage with a truly interactive experience that allows fans to compete in head-to-head competitions for the chance to play on the main stage in-between the tour acts' sets. Bands will be selected through local radio promotions, national contests and on-site at each show.

"Rock Band Live brings together a terrific combination of artists for a night of rock 'n roll love," said Paul DeGooyer, MTV's Senior Vice President of Electronic Games & Music. "The bands are fantastic, the timing dovetails perfectly with the release of Rock Band 2, and the events will be tons of interactive fun for families."

"We're huge fans of Rock Band and feel honored to join the Rock Band 2 game disc setlist with some of our favorite artists like The Who, Bob Dylan and Journey!" said Panic At The Disco's Brendon Urie. "And what better way to celebrate our involvement with the game than joining the first Rock Band tour. We're definitely excited to be a part of things"

"I'm practicing my Rock Band drumming," deadpanned Dashboard Confessional singer Chris Carrabba, "With any luck I'll win a spot on stage to show what I can REALLY do."

Panic At The Disco will be featured on the Rock Band 2 game disc coming out this September. In addition, all Rock Band Live tour acts will be featured in a forthcoming downloadable content pack for the game.

Rock Band Live is an MTV event and sponsored by Hot Topic and Pepsi Stuff. Each will offer exclusive consumer promotions later this fall. For more information on the tour and ticket sales, please visit www.rockbandlivetour.com.

Rock Band Live is being produced by MTV and AEG Live.

About the Artists
Panic At The Disco released their sophomore album, Pretty. Odd. on March 25, 2008 through Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen. While the album is equally as catchy and infectious as their debut, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, the new album was created as an expansive pop album that channels the ghosts of Brian Wilson, The Beatles and The Zombies. The band's previous album sold over 2.2 million copies, and their single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" became a #1 hit on MTV, snagging the Best Video award in 2006.

Dashboard Confessional, led by critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba, has had three consecutive gold records - The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most (2001), A Mark A Mission A Brand A Scar (2003), and Dusk and Summer (2006). The band toured with U2 and wrapped up their last headline run in 2006 with a sold out Madison Square Garden show. They are putting the finishing touches on a new album, which was produced by Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger.

Joining Panic At The Disco and Dashboard Confessional are very special guests Plain White T's and The Cab. Plain White T's are about to release Big Bad World the highly anticipated follow-up to the band's platinum-plus-selling breakthrough release Every Second Counts. On the strength of mega-hit single "Hey There Delilah," which rocketed to No. 1 in 10 countries and was the fourth song in history to sell over 3 million digital downloads, Every Second Counts sold over a million and a half copies worldwide and earned the Chicago quintet not one, but two Grammy nominations.The Cab are the next up-and-coming band that will soon become a household name. They released their debut album, Whisper War, on April 29th through Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 150 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

About MTV Games

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit: www.harmonixmusic.com.

About AEG Live:

AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring for a variety of programming and multi-media production. AEG Live, the nation's second largest concert promotion and touring company is comprised of special event, broadcast and exhibition divisions, fourteen regional offices and numerous state of the art venues nationwide.

Darn! It has been 24 hours since I put this song into repeat mode in all my players. I even slept with my iPod on.

What makes this song special? Well, first it falls under the alternative genre. Second, the romantic lyrics. But there are a lot of songs with the same attribute, so why get hooked with this one?

We can get away to a better place
If you let me take you there
We can go there now cause every second counts
Girl just let me take you there
Take you there

I guess it gives me that feeling that one day, a man will come into my life - someone so wonderful I'd trust him with all that I have, someone who will make me feel secured, someone who will be able to accept me for who I am, together with all my flaws and the weirdness that comes with it - and he will take me to a place where only our love for each other will matter, that even the hardest obstacles would be worth fighting for. He will take me to a place where love can heal any pain. He will take me to a place where we can appreciate everything about each other, where we can open up to new things, a place where we will be bonded by our similarities, as well as our differences. A place where we coudn't ask for more. A place called everywhere. And I am certain that fate and the Higher Being who controls it will lead us to each other.

Again, love is a wonderful thing, but it's at its best when you're at the right place and at the right time - and sooner or later, it will come, usually when you least expect it. Embrace this reality and things will eventually fall in their proper places. Don't be afraid to fall in love, and don't regret it. As long as it made you happy, and you learned, then you'll be ok. The pain will linger for a while, but it is what makes you stronger.

... It is what makes you who you are.

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Fine, fine, fine.

The song is about sex.

And it was a personal choice to not interpret it that way - but I'm not trying to be this little miss goody-two-shoes.

*sigh*

One really cool thing though - we will be able to put up a pre-order this week (I hope, I hope!) for our next exclusive. Its going to be awesome - I can't wait to share FINALLY.

PS: The Bloodhound Gang vinyl all came to my doorstep tonight. Pictures tomorrow, shipping on Thursday for those who have already pre-ordered.

New Releases:

Off With Their Heads - From The Bottom (White)

Pixies - Trompe Le Monde (180 Gram) 

Police, The - Synchronicity 

Pre-orders:

Decemberists, The - Always The Bridesmaid: Volume 1 

Ludacris - What Them Girls Like 

Nelson, Willie - Red Headed Stranger 

Oasis - The Shock Of The Lightning 

Plain White T's - Natural Disaster

Elvin Bishop - The Blues Rolls On
Jackson Browne - Time the Conqueror
Cameron Carpenter - Revolutionary
Cold War Kids - Loyalty to Loyalty
The Dirty Heads - Any Port in a Storm
Everlast - Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford
Fourplay - Energy
The Human Value - Push and Pull
Joe - Joe Thomas, New Man
Kings of Leon - Only By the Night
Koufax - Strugglers
Lenka - Lenka
Jenny Lewis - Acid Tongue
Demi Lovato - Don't Forget
McCarthy Trenching - Calamity Drenching
Milosh - III
The Morning Light - The Morning Light
The Pink Spiders - Sweat it Out
Plain White T's - Big Bad World
Pussycat Dolls - Doll Domination
The Tony Rich Project - Exist
Randy Rogers Band - Randy Rogers Band
Sing It Loud - Come Around
Jazmine Sullivan - Fearless
Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation
TV on the Radio - Dear Science

Plain White T's - Big Bad World - Serious Mistake

I am not a church going man, but father please won't you hear my confession.
There's a situation at hand though I have sinned won't you teach me a lesson.
I deserve nothing less than the worst you can do,
Father please make me more like you.

I've made a serious mistake,
I hope its not too late to fix the heart I'm breaking.
I've made a serious mistake,
I hope its not too late to fix the heart I'm breaking.
I've made a mistake.

I am not a church going man, but I'm in desperate need of forgiveness.
I've lost track of who I really am,
My own mother won't believe that I've did this.
I deserve nothing less than the worst you can do,
Father please make me more like you

I've made a serious mistake,
I hope its not too late to fix the heart I'm breaking.
I've made a serious mistake,
I hope its not too late to fix the heart I'm breaking.
I've made a mistake

ooohh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh oh

I keep on letting myself down.
Even the rats say they don't want me around.
But every heart will someday break,
Everyone will make mistakes, wanna live with no regrets, walk the fine line between love and sex.
I deserve nothing less than the worst you can do.
Father please make me more like you.

I've made a serious mistake,
I hope its not too late to fix the heart I'm breaking.
I've made a mistake

To fix the heart im breaking
I've made a serious mistake
And I hope its not too late to fix the heart
I'm breaking
I'm breaking
I'm breaking
I've made a mistake

I am not a church going man but Father please won't you hear my confessions.

23 September - Tuesday

Artist: Mogwai
Album: Hawk Is Howling

Artist: Blitzen Trapper
Album: Furr

Artist: Jazmine Sullivan
Album: Fearless

Artist: Plain White T's
Album: Big Bad World

Artist: Maino
Album: If Tomorrow Comes

Artist: Demi Lovato
Album: Don't Forget

Artist: David Gilmour
Album: Live in Gdansk

Artist: Bette Midler
Album: Jackpot

Artist: Kings of Leon
Album: Only By The Night

Artist: Ledisi
Album: It's Christmas

Artist: Old Crow Medicine Show
Album: Tennessee Pusher

Artist: Jackson Browne
Album: Time the Conqueror

Artist: Lenka
Album: Lenka

Artist: TV on the Radio
Album: Dear Science

Artist: Fourplay
Album: Energy

Artist: Everlast
Album: Love, War, and the Ghost of Whitey Ford

and remember, whenever possible buy your music directly from the artist(s) or your local independent record store. both could become endangered without your support.

click here for a list of exclusives available @ indie stores and for a list of stores

Today's RB release Tuesday is quite special because this past Sunday, September 14th, Rock Band 2 was released! The new game is already getting phenomenal reviews, scoring 9/10 from IGN and Xbox Magazine, just to name a few. Check out a collusion of many reviews here: Rock Band 2 on Metacritic.com

As you might have guessed, it isn't really a whole new entire game. The gameplay remains the same for the most part, and the interface looks almost identical, though admittedly it does look sharper and more polished up. The addition of new modes and the tweaking of gameplay aspects of the first game all add up to a respectable, and certainly purchasable sequel. One mode that will certainly be family (or drunk) friendly is the option of a "No Fail Mode." So handing the drum sticks over to grandma won't seem as questionable as bringning in troy Percival anymore. Plus, actually having your family play with you without the downer of failing the song is great, not to mention fun and a great family activity.

I also like the freestyle. I can guarantee that there are quite a few of us out there that have wanted to drum along with some of our favorite (legally downloaded) songs! The freestyle mode allows this, as you can drum over any MP3 file you have on your 360 or PS3!

The trainers I've read are pretty cool too, as you are taught some techniques and beats on drums which can aid in your own personal transformation from drum neophyte to the Joey Jordison of rubber pads and plastic foot pedals!

And of course, the soundtrack, all of master recordings, is pretty amazing- perhaps the best possible combination of classics and modern songs! If you want to check out the list of songs on Rock Band 2 out for your self, click here: Rock Band 2 Song List!.

Here at the heap. we don't have an xbox 360, let alone any of those types of games. We're just avid enthusiasts... and we love the friends that have the game and let us jam.

Along with Sunday's release of RB2, there were a few new songs added as well. On September 11, TV personality Stephen Colbert's "band" Stephen and the Colberts only known song called Charlene (I'm Right Behind You). Today, four songs from four bands on the "Rock Band Tour" concert released songs. A band called The Cab released One of Those Nights. Panic At The Disco released She's A Hansdsome Woman from their new album Pretty Odd. Plain White T's catchy song Natural Disaster (which I've seen live) is also available along side Dashboard Confessional's classic Hands Down. If that isn't enough, Megadeth's entire album Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?, guaranteed to be pretty darn hard! We'll leave you with some Videos of the DLC and some highlights of RB2!

Any Way You Like It - Journey (RB2)

Drums of Natural Disaster - Plain White T's

Guitar of Hands Down - Dashboard Confessional

Whole Band of One Step Closer - Linkin Park (RB2)

Vocals Drums and Guitar Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas (For Wade!)