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Michael Lafferty: While we have been treated to music-based games with great soundtracks, Rock Band did something unusual in that not only did it have great songs, but these were songs that worked on many levels. The diversity of the game meant that tracks chosen had to not only score well for the guitar, but also for bass, drums and voice. Rock Band succeeded on all levels. Stephen Woodward: With real Master Tracks and continuing DLC, there's no question which rhythm game shall rule them all. Eduardo Zacarias: If you love rock tunes that just do not cater to guitar heroes looking for tasty licks, Rock Band’s soundtrack is a collection of what makes this genre want to bob your head and really rock out. Angelina Sandoval: The solid collection of great rock tunes makes Rock Band the game with one of the best soundtracks this year. Yes, there are tunes I wish the game contained but what is featured here is a delight for anyone who loves rock in general. Natalie Romano: If you love rocking to Metallica or something a bit more classic rock, Rock Band’s soundtrack has the cure for that heavy rock tune itch. Sure, Guitar Hero III has some great tunes but this one is just way hotter. Nick Valentino: When it comes to rock tunes, Rock Band does not fail to provide an impressive number of songs that make this game such a delight to play if you like the musical genre. Steven Hopper: Offering up well-known classics like Metallica's Enter Sandman as well as some unknown gems, Rock Band offers the best soundtrack for getting a group of friends together to jam out to some great music. Mike David: Any game that has you rocking out to Bon Jovi one minute, chilling with the Rolling Stones the next and then dropping the hammer with Soundgarden should automatically be on your must have list. But Rock Band doesn't stop there; dozens of songs all piping out of your TV or surround system with the force of a typhoon make this the top soundtrack of the year. But it's not just about the songs, it's also about how well they sound. Remember, this title is more than a video game; it might as well be the ultimate rock soundtrack for a new generation of people who need to release their inner rock god. Louis Bedigian: "Learn to Fly," "Black Hole Sun," "I Think I'm Paranoid" -- if I had been asked, these are the 90s classics I would have wanted to include in Rock Band. They, along with a stellar 80s lineup ("Wanted Dead or Alive" and "Should I Stay or Should I Go"), a decent selection from the 70s, and some modern radio airplay winners like Queens of the Stone Age's "Go With the Flow" are the tunes that excite our desire to be a rockstar. The game is made even better by the inclusion of original artist recordings for most of the tracks, preventing the need for cover bands to come in and remake (and possibly tarnish) a rock band classic.
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