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*NOTE: Each of the songs in this week’s selection costs 160 Microsoft Points ($2). They are also available as the Classic Rock Pack 01 for 440 points ($5.50). The Mötley Crüe song is available only as a single for 80 Microsoft Points ($1) for a limited time.

Classic Rock Pack

WHAT ROCKS: After a fun turn in Guitar Hero II, it's great to now have the master track of "Message in a Bottle" for Rock Band. It's steady fun on guitar and a rousing challenge on drums. Lynyrd Skynyrd's master cut of "Simple Man" is spectacular on vocals, while "Call Me" by Blondie is highly unique on both drums and guitar.

WHAT SUCKS: The bass line on Blondie — even on Expert difficulty — couldn't possibly be more boring. (It's mind-numbingly simple; on the flip side, if you need a song to get your 100% upstrum bass Achievement on, this might be it.) And Skynyrd's "Simple Man" is a fitting title, as guitar, bass, and drums are all incredibly basic and not particularly inspiring. As a Skynyrd song, you expect it to build up to something epic, but it never goes anywhere: you simply repeat the same sections several times.

FINAL VERDICT: We certainly can't say no to another Police song, but as a pack, this one is iffy due to the limited strengths of the other two tracks. We definitely recommend "Message in a Bottle" as an individual cut, though.

"Saints of Los Angeles" by Mötley Crüe

WHAT ROCKS: Talk about a home run! In debuting their new single in Rock Band, the Crüe's new tune is not only catchy on its own, but it's perfect for the game, too. The guitar riff hooks you instantly and makes fun but not overly painful use of hammer-ons, the bass is solid (and it's got an opening bass solo!), drums are nearly as catchy as the guitar, and the vocals are party-worthy. It's an excellent way to get you interested in their new album of the same name, due out June 17.

WHAT SUCKS: Apparently, the special one-dollar price tag is a limited-time deal. Grab it now.

FINAL VERDICT: Metallica is also planning to debut the new single off of their new album (allegedly due in September) in Rock Band. We can only hope it's as perfect a match as this.