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Unfather
01/23/09

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I had no impression of Grateful Dead at all until I bought the DLC on Rock Band (disregarding that the dog that steals the guy's leg bone in one of their music videos bit me in the face as a child).

Having played about five of their songs with my mind completely open (I like something from every genre), my honest opinion is that Grateful Dead is one of the worst bands in history.

Worse than Britney.

Worse than 'N Sync.

Worse than Hanson.

Grateful Dead should not be allowed to touch instruments.
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TRT-X
01/23/09

@Allfather Black: Thanks for sharing. Obviously several millions of people disagree with you.
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Factory Records # 50
01/23/09

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So do you just randomly hit notes for these songs? I mean if it's really true to The Grateful Dead.
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Erwin
01/23/09

@FACT.50: Wow, I'm glad people know what the fuck they're talking about here. You know, I hear you can do improv comedy if you just say a bunch of random words into a microphone. You're sure to get at least one outdated cultural reference to the 80s in there somewhere.

On a different note, about fucking time.
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Factory Records # 50
01/23/09

@The Deadheads: Please... give me a break. The Grateful Dead are the worst example of a jam band in history. All of their music sounds exactly the same, it's all so boring and pointless. Just a bunch of drug fueled nonsense. I actually like a lot of music from that era and scene, but the Dead were horrible.
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Archaotic
01/23/09

@FACT.50:

If you think they're bad, listen to the Mars Volta and you'll tear your own head off. Self-indulgent crap. The Dead are awesome compared to them.
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Christopher Petterson
01/23/09

@Archaotic: I've listened to the Mars Volta, and yes, I did want to tear my own head off. Interestingly enough, the sheer chaotic FORCE of their music allowed me to do so, then sewed it back on - BACKWARDS.

Don't disrespect music because it scares you. Go put on your sublime mix cd and sit in the corner while the adults have their ever-loving backwards-reattatched MINDS BLOWN.
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Archaotic
01/23/09

@Christopher Petterson:

Some people like music with rhythm, melody, and structure.

Other people like music composed of a bunch of stoned-ass morons showing up and slamming their instruments into the floor while the lead singer has sex with a sheep.

Music is a complicated beast, isn't it?
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Weaselfingers
01/23/09

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Auuughh, I can't believe this week's release is [BAND WHOSE SONGS ARE ADDED TO ROCK BAND THIS WEEK]. Anyone can see that what the game really needs is [MY OWN FAVORITE BAND].
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buttersstotch
01/23/09

@Weaselfingers: Pfft, [your favorite band] sucks ass. Who they really need is [my favorite band]. That would totally kick ass.
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Weaselfingers
01/23/09

@buttersstotch: [ATTEMPT TO PROVE EMPIRICALLY THAT MY FAVORITE BAND IS BETTER THAN YOUR FAVORITE BAND (WHICH I HAVE NEVER HEARD)]
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TRT-X
01/23/09

@Weaselfingers: It doesn't matter [OPPOSING MUSIC GAME FRANCHISE] is far superior to [MUSIC GAME FRANCHISE IN QUESTION]. [UNSOLICITED OPINION REGARDING GAME'S CHARTS].
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Weaselfingers
01/23/09

@TRT-X: Maybe you should [PERFORM AN ACTIVITY I CONSIDER A MORE VALUABLE USAGE OF TIME THAN PLAYING RHYTHM GAMES, SUCH AS LEARNING AN ACTUAL INSTRUMENT OR PLAYING A FPS]!
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buttersstotch
01/23/09

@TRT-X: Oh whatever, now that I think of it [ignorant statement to learn to play a real instrument because RB is so fake].
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Comatose Turtle
01/23/09

@buttersstotch: [INFLAMMATORY NON-SEQUITUR]
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Karlott
01/24/09

@Weaselfingers: [QUESTION SEXUALITY OF POSTERS WHO DISAGREE WITH ME]
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TRT-X
01/24/09

@Karlott: [DSMVWLD RSPNS T BVS FLMBT]
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dae_giovanni
01/23/09

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1.) WHere's the Queen? Yup, I'm going to ask this every time till it happens.

2.) I might check these out. I wasn't into GD at all, but Casey Jones is one of my favourite tunes, now.
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Komrade Kayce
01/23/09

@dae_giovanni:

Where IS the Queen? Of all the Rock Ballad bands they are missing, Queen is like a sore thumb.
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Archaotic
01/23/09

@Komrade Kayce:

Especially considering Queen was in the original Guitar Hero, and (I think?) GH2. HMX probably already had a contract with them.
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the-hypnotoad
01/23/09

@dae_giovanni: Every time there is a DLC wishlist I always list Queen and Tom Petty. I'm doing my share!
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Archaotic
01/23/09

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Rerun bands for DLC! Yay!

...can we have some ska now, please? ;_;
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Comatose Turtle
01/23/09

@Archaotic: Wait for the horn peripheral.
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dae_giovanni
01/23/09

@Archaotic: I'm all for some Specials... who did you have in mind? Just curious.
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liquid_kore
01/23/09

@Archaotic: Yes! That would be very nice. Heck I would be happy to just get some good punk.
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Komrade Kayce
01/23/09

@liquid_kore:

We already got Dead Kennedys. Thats a pretty good start.
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Archaotic
01/23/09

@dae_giovanni:

Reel Big Fish would, as a lot of others have said, be a perfect candidate. A lot of their songs have good guitar parts, and some don't even have horns at all.

I wouldn't mind the Aquabats either, if only to up the silly quotient. I just love ska music, and I had hoped that the inclusion of the Bosstones was an indication of HMX's intention to add more. Hopefully that ends up being right in the future.
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Setzer IIDX
01/23/09

@Archaotic: Surprised there isn't more, I'm pretty sure Harmonix has a former Bosstones member on their staff.
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kazooiedog
01/23/09

@Archaotic: Suburban Legends!
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hot_heart
01/23/09

@Setzer IIDX: I read an interview where one of the guys said they are looking into getting more ska and would start with the local bands first (Big D & The Kids Table for example). I'd really hope to see some Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Mad Caddies and Rx Bandits (from when they were punk/ska, or now they're the greatest band ever. Either way)

I know one of the HMX staff is a huge Rx Bandits fan so my fingers are crossed.
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Archaotic
01/23/09

@hot_heart:

MAD CADDIES! YES. OH MY GOD.
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