Hey Rocksmith fans!
It’s another month, and that means it’s time for another set of hints towards the upcoming DLC! I know you’re not here to read flavour text, so let’s get in to it!
The King of Rock & Roll
Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds
This one is easy. It has to be Suspicious Minds from the Anniversary Song Pack this week. There is only one king of Rock & Roll.
A Cool Cover
Talking Heads – Take Me to the River
While Rocksmith is admittedly lacking in soul music that the Al Green original could definitely provide, my preference 100% of the time will be to the sleek groove that comes courtesy of the Talking Heads’ new wave rendition.
Elvis Costello and the Attractions – (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding
It may come as a surprise that this song is, in fact, a cover. While the original Brinsley Schwarz version would definitely be cool and a great way to finally get some Nick Lowe in the game, nothing would be sweeter than having this upbeat almost punk rendition from someone who is practically the personification of cool.
Johnny Cash – Hurt
We already have Jeff Buckley’s stirring rendition of Hallelujah, which is one of the best examples of how to do a stripped down cover. I say one of, however, because in my opinion the absolute best example, and arguably one of the best covers period, has to go to Johnny Cash’s rendition of Nine Inch Nails’ Hurt. Absolutely beautiful and haunting in every regard, this would be a perfect fit in the Rocksmith catalogue and a fabulous way to get a legend on the platform.
Alien Ant Farm – Smooth Criminal
Elliott really wants this one. Cool can mean smooth, right? But seriously, this track has an amazing riff and might just be the closest we can get to having a Michael Jackson song in the game.
The Longest Song Ever Put in Rocksmith
Genesis – Supper’s Ready
Progressive rock’s true masterpiece, Supper’s Ready represents everything that makes people either love or hate the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis. Clocking in at nearly 25 minutes, there’s a bunch of complex patterns and vastly different sections that would surely provide a challenge to even the most adept Rocksmith player.
Iron Maiden – Rime of the Ancient Mariner
From a prog masterpiece to a metal one, Rime of the Ancient Mariner is an almost 14 minute long epic choc full of great riffs and spectacular solos that would be a fine addition to the library. Curious to see what’d be waiting for you? Well, it was released for Rock Band 3 with a Pro-Guitar/Bass upgrade!
The Allman Brothers Band – In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (Live)
We’re specifically talking about the legendary At Fillmore East version. One of the all time great instrumental compositions, this jazzy southern rock jam clocks in at just over 13 minutes and never lets up once. If you thought the Joe Satriani tracks were the peak of instrumental jams, give this one a listen and be prepared to have your mind blown!
Do you agree with our picks? What songs are you hoping to see this month? Let us know in the comments!
Just found this gem. Is there anything like it in RS? Doesn’t it tick some many boxes?
12:17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLKd1mM5JDg
would love for that “cool cover” to be Smashing Pumpkins “Landslide” – not sure the title (or lyrics for that matter) fit sense and rhythm with the clue though.
Cool cover…Faith-limp bizkit
longest song…Night never ending-Avatar(might not be a long song but maybe a song that has to do with a long time)
Cool cover…
Train Kept on Rolling – Aerosmith
“Longest song we’ve ever put into Rocksmith”
https://youtu.be/dtPs1QrMI1I
Child in Time. More Deep Purple please!
Please some day give us another Judas Priest pack with victim of changes.
“longest song we’ve ever put into Rocksmith”
https://youtu.be/dtPs1QrMI1I
Would love Maiden pack 2.
I’d rather have Ancient Mariner than Phantom or Empire of the Clouds, but maybe they could cut the poem section out – lol.
We need to work the hint word “cool” into the “cool cover” speculation.
I git nuthin’ but that.
Longest song: Budgie – Parents. I want it so bad. Please?
Rocksmith remastered will be available on steam?
Yes, it’s already out
Cool cover: Cum’ on feel the noize – quiet riot
Longest song better be allman brothers band song pack
A cool cover ice ice baby vanilla Ice the song counts as a cover because it’s the base line from under pressure queen n Bowie who claimed for and got royalties
Bass** line… Sorry, but if you’re a guitarist, you can’t live your life thinking it’s baseline.
That bass line (the original) made it into rocksmith on 6/14/16. 🙂
I really hope that “A Cool Cover” is Nirvana – Man Who Sold the World. PLEEEEASE
I hope it’s non of the stuff you predicted because it’s all trash
Thanks Tony
Can’t believe no one said it yet.
2112 song pack anyone?
Maybe we’ll finally see Opeth or The Mars Volta make their debut in Rocksmith. Or perhaps we’ll see the first appearance of a jam band like Umphrey’s McGee.
Perhaps the cool cover is “I Love Rock ‘N Roll” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
I know a cool cover , jeff beck and Imelda May – Remember (walking in the sand)
Maybe helloween for the longest song? They have 2 great 13 minutes long songs , and it fits in october halloween mood
Bring on the Funkadelic! MAGGOT BRAIN!!!
Thats the first thing i hoped for, maggot brain comes in at 10:20!
Dude, first day purchase with no time to waste
elizabeth reed way overdue
In memory of Elizabeth reed would just make my year
A cool cover… I hope it’s this:
https://youtu.be/Bz61YQWZuYU
OMG@Supper’s Ready. Please. Gabriel/Hackett-era Genesis had some incredible gtr, but I’m afraid the amount of keyboards will prevent Rocksmith from ever having Firth of Fifth, SR, Musical Box, etc. I do hope I am wrong.
Longest song ever… man….
I’m definitely thinking Do You Feel Like We Do.
oh yes
Longest song……Peter Framlton “Do you feel like we do”. That song almost makes me want to learn how to play the guitar. Lol
Mariner would be super cool…
I was thinking about 3 songs…
The Doors – The End
Deep Purple – Child in Time
Rush – 2112
Love that Deep Purple song
(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding is at the top of my list of cover songs for RS.
The longest song in RS is La Villa Strangiatto, IIRC, @9:36. Rush has even longer songs (Xanadu, The Camera Eye, The Necromancer, etc. etc. etc.) which I would love to have. But, I doubt that RS will release anymore Rush soon, unfortunately.
But, I can offer a twofer here. A cover of an Animals song lasting 9:41:
9:44:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1C2lbGwcHE
9:49:
10:14:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIC_V06aCjA
10:53:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx2fp-kKOIw
10:59:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkKRU1ajKFA
11:16:
A trifecta of cover, long, and live, 11:14:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbd1JEdAr8A
Perfect circle made it in , and this might be under alt low tunnings from highly requested bands._.
Forgot the name and melody of that song. You’re saying it’s a long song?
I’m hoping inside for Nightwish to get the longest song, since they have quite a few that could fit the bill, but I wont hold my breath because I feel like a lot of them wouldn’t be very interesting mechanically.
Nightwish would be kool but I don’t see them releasing any symphonic metal bands anytime soon. Some old Nightwish songs off of Wishmaster or Oceanborn would be great though.
They should have changed that hint to The 3 (non-blues) Kings.
That’s kind of what this DLC is–The King of Pop meets the King of Rock N Roll meets the King of Roots Reggae.
For the longest song, (I’m putting this in here just for laughs)
(Not Just) Knee Deep – Funkadelic. That darn song is 15 minutes long.
We Three Kings
For the longest song , why do I want to guess Iron Butterfly , in da gada vida , or the end by the doors.
It’s the single version, but we do have In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida in the game! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e6qipwMEdU
Opps , should have checked
The end would be great