Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2: Preview, the 21 Songs so far...

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Now that the release of Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 is fast approaching, I thought I would start gathering whatever information I could find, regarding the title. I'll be updating the thread again shortly, once I have more time to do so.

Team Xbox Preview:
http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2117/Karaoke-Revolution-Presents-American-Idol-Encore-2/p1/

SONG LIST: ...so far

  1. "867-5309/Jenny" Tommy Tutone
  2. "Apologize" One Republic
  3. "Big Girls Don't Cry" Fergie
  4. "Don't Cha" Pussycat Dolls
  5. "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" Michael Jackson
  6. "Enjoy The Silence" Depeche Mode
  7. "Eye of the Tiger" Survivor
  8. "Hey There Delilah" Plain White T's
  9. "If It Makes You Happy" Sheryl Crow
  10. "Imagine" John Lennon
  11. "Life is a Highway" Tom Cochrane
  12. "Mr. Brightside" The Killers
  13. "Maneater" Hall & Oates
  14. "Maggie May" Rod Stewart
  15. "Makes Me Wonder" Maroon 5
  16. "Paint it Black" Rolling Stones
  17. "Pocketful of Sunshine" Natasha Bedingfield
  18. "Pon de Replay" Rihanna
  19. "Rocket Man" Elton John
  20. "Seven Nation Army" The White Stripes
  21. "Wait For You" Elliot Yamin
DLC Songs:

  1. "Glamorous" Fergie
  2. "Heart of Glass" Blondie
  3. "In The Air Tonight" Phil Collins
Information on Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore:
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Description:

Step into the spotlight and become an idol. Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore delivers the most realistic recreation of the American Idol experience with an all-new next generation game engine and 40 smash hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. Grab the mics and challenge your friends to find out who will be the next superstar and face the music as Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson critique your performances. Millions share the dream. Now you can live it!



Features
  • The #1 singing game series in America​
  • 40 all new downloadable songs exclusive to the PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360 versions, featuring contemporary hits and classic favorites, including many songs that have been featured on American Idol​
  • Perfect for parties and social gatherings: multiple game modes for up to 8 players to compete with or against each other​
  • Proprietary technology accurately recognizes and scores vocal pitch and rhythm​
  • New and improved commentary from and interaction between all 3 judges​
  • Create even more unique looks for your contestant with a variety of new accessories​
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The Following Songs were taken down from Xbox Live Marketplace:​

"Hot Stuff" - Donna Summer
"I'll Make Love to You" - Boyz II Men
"Lady Marmalade" - Patti LaBelle
"Let's Get It On" - Marvin Gaye
"Like A Virgin" - Madonna ​
"Sugar, We're Goin' Down" - Fall Out Boy


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SONG LIST:

1. "Black Hole Sun" Soundgarden
2. "Black Velvet" Alannah Myles
3 "Bohemian Rhapsody" Queen
4. "Close My Eyes Forever" Ozzy Osbourne
5. "Come Sail Away" Styx
6. "Copacabana" Barry Manilow
7. "Glamorous" Fergie
8. "Heart of Glass" Blondie
9. "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" Fuel
10. "Holiday" Madonna
11. "How to Save a Life"
12. "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" Aerosmith
13. "In The Air Tonight" Phil Collins
14. "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" Cutting Crew
15. "Irreplaceable" Beyoncé
16. "It Ends Tonight" All-American Rejects
17. "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" Billy Joel
18. "Knockin' on Heavens Door" Bob Dylan
19. "Lips of an Angel" Hinder
20. "Midnight Train to Georgia" Gladys Knight and the Pips
21. "More Than a Feeling" Boston
22. "My Cherie Amour" Stevie Wonder
23. "My Heart Will Go On" Celine Dion
24. "Over the Rainbow" Judy Garland
25. "Put Your Record On" Corinne Bailey Rae
26. "Rio" Duran Duran
27. "Satisfaction" Rolling Stones
28. "September" Earth Wind & Fire
29. "Sister Christian" Night Ranger
30. "Sweet Dreams" Eurythmics
31. "Tainted Love" Soft Cell
32. "These Words" Natasha Bedingfield
33. "Time of the Season" Zombies
34. "Tiny Dancer" Elton John
35. "Too Little Too Late" Jojo
36. "Unfaithful" Rihanna
37. "What is Love" Haddaway
38. "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" Whitney Houston
39. "You Can't Hurry Love" Phil Collins
40. "You're Beautiful" James Blunt
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DOWNLOADS:
  • Seventh DLC Released on May 17, 2008. *NEW*​
1. “Build Me Up Buttercup” The Foundations
2. “Cant Help Falling In Love” Elvis Presley​


3. “Celebration” Kool & the Gang​

4. “Drift Away” Uncle Kracker

5. “Easy” Lionel Richie
6. “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” Police
7. “Heaven” Los Lonely Boys
8. “Here Without You” Three Doors Down
9. “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” Tony Bennett
10. “I'll Be” Edwin McCain
11. “I’m With You” Avril Lavigne
12. “I Walk the Line” Johnny Cash
13. “Lets Stay Together” Al Green
14. “More Than Words” Extreme
15. “Rock & Roll All Nite” Kiss
16. “Sweet Home Alabama” Lynyrd Skynyrd
17. “Thank You” Dido
18. “Truth Is” Fantasia
19. “Uptown Girl” Billy Joel
20. “When Im Gone” Three Doors Down
21. “Wide Open Spaces” Dixie Chicks​



  • Sixth DLC Released on April 29, 2008.
1. “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” Aretha Franklin
2. “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing” Aretha Franklin​




3. “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” The Temptations
4. “American Woman” The Guess Who

5. “Born to Be Wild” Steppenwolf

6. “Careless Whisper” Wham!
7. “Complicated” Avril Lavigne
8. “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” Culture Club
9. “Greatest Love of All” Whitney Houston
10. “I’m Coming Out” Diana Ross
11. “Love Will Keep Us Together” The Captain & Tennille
12. “New York, New York” Frank Sinatra
13. “Photograph” Nickelback
14. “Proud Mary” Creedence Clearwater Revival
15. “Stand By Your Man” Tammy Wynette
16. “Straight Up” Paula Abdul
17. "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" Fall Out Boy
18. “The First Cut is the Deepest” Sheryl Crow
19. “The Real Thing” Bo Bice
20. “ When the Sun Goes Down” Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker
21. “You and Me” LifeHouse​


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  • Fifth DLC Released on April 15, 2008.
1. "Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now)" Phil Collins
2. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell​



3. "Alone" Heart

4. "Always Something There to Remind Me" Naked Eyes


5. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" Queen

6. "Do I Make You Proud" Taylor Hicks
7. "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" Poison
8. "Flashdance (What A Feeling)" Irene Cara
9. "Here I Go Again" Whitesnake
10. "I Got You Babe" Sonny & Cher
11. "If I Ain't Got You" Alicia Keys
12. "It's Your Love" Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
13. "Just the Way You Are" Billy Joel
14. "Ladies Night" Kool & the Gang
15. "Let's Get It On" Marvin Gaye
16. "My Girl" The Temptations
17. "On the Road Again" Willie Nelson
18. "Respect" Aretha Franklin
19. "Takin Care of Business" Bachman Turner Overdrive
20. "Who Can It Be Now" Men At Work
21. "You're My Best Friend" Queen​


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  • Fourth DLC Released on April 01, 2008.
1. “Cry” Faith Hill
2. “Drive” Incubus​


3. “Dust In The Wind” Kansas

4. “Every Breath You Take” The Police


5. “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” Tears for Fear

6. “Headstrong” Trapt
7. “Heartbreak Hotel” Elvis Presley
8. “Hot Stuff” Donna Summer
9. “How Do I Live” LeAnn Rimes
10. “If You Could Only See” Tonic
11. “Independence Day” Martina McBride
12. “I've Got You Under My Skin” Frank Sinatra
13. “I Will Survive” Gloria Gaynor
14. “Joy To The World” Three Dog Night
15. “Lady Marmalade” Patti LaBelle
16. “Material Girl” Madonna
17. “Pieces of Me” Ashlee Simpson
18. “Take On Me” A-Ha
19. “Time After Time” Cyndi Lauper
20. “Turn The Beat Around” Gloria Estefan
21. “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted” Jimmy Ruffin​


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  • Third DLC Released on March 18, 2008.
1. "Broken Wings" Mr. Mister
2. "China Grove" The Doobie Brothers​


3. "Does He Love You" Reba McIntire

4. "Endless Love" Lionel Richie & Diana Ross


5. "Fly" Celine Dion

6. "Good ‘ol Boys" Waylon Jennings
7. “Hold On" Good Charlotte
8. "I Don’t Wanna Be" Gavin DeGraw
9. "I’ll Be There" Jackson Five
10. "Meant to Live" Switchfoot
11. "Miss You" Aaliyah
12. "(Sitting on the) Dock of the Bay" Otis Redding
13. "Someday" Nickelback
14. "Stop in the Name of Love" Diana Ross & The Supremes
15. "The Reason" Hoobastank
16. "The Tracks of My Tears" Smokey Robinson
17. "This Old Heart of Mine" Isley Brothers
18. "We are Family" Sister Ledge
19. "Why Can’t I?" Liz Phair
20. "Wind Beneath My Wings" Bette Midler​


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21. "You’re the One that I Want" Olivia Newton & John Travolta
  • Second DLC Released on March 04, 2008. ​
1. "ABC” The Jackson 5​


2. "Beat It" Michael Jackson

3. "Bizarre Love Triangle" New Order


4. "California Dreamin'" Mamas and Papas

5. "Chattahootchee" Alan Jackson
6. "Crazy" Willie Nelson
7. "Don't Know Why" Norah Jones
8. "I Hate Everything About You" Three Days Grace
9. "I Heard Through The Grapevine" Marvin Gaye
10. "I'll Make Love To You" Boys II Men
11. "It's The End Of The World As We Know It" R.E.M.
12. "I Want You Back" The Jackson 5
13. "Just My Imagination" The Temptations
14. "Love Shack” B-52's
15. "One Week” Barnaked Ladies
16. "Oops...I Did It Again" Britney Spears
17. "Please Mr. Postman" The Marvelettes
18. "Rich Girl" Hall and Oates
19. "She Talks To Angels"
20. "Virtual Insanity" Jamiroquai​


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21. "You Really Got Me" Kinks
  • First DLC Released on February 22, 2008.​
1. “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” George Strait​


2. “Baby One More Time” Britney Spears

3. “Billie Jean” Michael Jackson


4. “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” Brooks & Dunn

5. “Chain of Fools” Aretha Franklin
6. “Crawling in the Dark” Hoobastank
7. “Everything You Want” Vertical Horizon
8. “Fame” Irene Cara
9. “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” Cyndi Lauper
10. “Hey Jealousy” Gin Blossoms
11. “Hit Me With You Best Shot”
12. “How You Remind Me” Nickelback
13. “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bumch)” Four Tops
14. “Jessie’s Girl” Rick Springfield
15. “Kiss Me” Sixpence None the Richer
16. “Like a Virgin” Madonna
17. “Save Tonight” Eagle-Eye Cherry
18. “Shining Star” Earth Wind & Fire
19. “Son of a Preacher Man” Dusty Springfield
20. “Take My Breath Away” Berlin
21. “When a Man Loves a Woman” Percy Sledge​


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Yeah, I'm surprised at the lack of information about this game. You'd think we'd see a TV ad on American Idol or something. These games could sell huge.

I just wish the 360 version came without a microphone. Having owned every single Karaoke Revolution game, Rock Band, Boogie...etc. I have way too many microphones. I'm still using my first Karaoke Revolution mic for all these games.
 
Is this a Harmonix game? Didn't they do the earlier ones?

EDIT: nope according to gamefaqs, Developer: Blitz Games

Songlist looks uninspiring so far, to say the least.

EDIT2: final song list looks better
 
A multi-platform game in the 360 forum... Why does this have to always happen...? :S

I have been excited for this game since I heard about it. I will get it for the Wii though. I wonder if GCN mics are compatible with Wii mic games (i.e. KR, Boogie, High School Musical). I have two GCN mics (as well as two USB PS2/PS3 mics) and would rather buy a game only version.

Anyone have experience with Wii microphone games who can help on this?
 
Nope, only USB microphones work.

As for the developer, yes Harmonix did the earlier version. Blitz games did the first Karaoke Revolution American Idol and it used the exact same karaoke engine. I assume it'll be the same for this version.
 
No offense, but this thread is more informative by the way buterbals has all the info in the first post.

Thanks for the achievement list though.
 
Hopefully they will frequently add more tracks, and at a good price. I cant wait for the game as Ive enjoyed the previous titles.
 
Is this basically a singstar clone?

Tracklist looks fairly lame, and the coverart is perhaps the worst in the history of videogames, but if the price is right, everybody loves a bit of karaoke now and then.
 
songlist looks right up my wife's alley - stuff she listens to on the radio all the time. I'm pretty impressed with the variety of songs for what it is. Hell if I had my choice it'd probably be a bunch of Ween and Iron and Wine - go figure - but I got over my music snobbery years ago... She loves the karaoke games so may pick this one up for her. I can't sing worth a flip though...
 
Or you could just keep buying new Rock Band content every week.
But of course this has songs that will never be in RB.
 
[quote name='PyroGamer']Is this basically a singstar clone?

Tracklist looks fairly lame, and the coverart is perhaps the worst in the history of videogames, but if the price is right, everybody loves a bit of karaoke now and then.[/QUOTE]

Actually, IIRC, Karaoke Revolution was released well before Singstar. Singstar copied Karaoke Rev.

I am glad they finally released Karaoke for the Xbox 360. I was still play it for the Xbox. =D
 
[quote name='PyroGamer']Is this basically a singstar clone?

Tracklist looks fairly lame, and the coverart is perhaps the worst in the history of videogames, but if the price is right, everybody loves a bit of karaoke now and then.[/QUOTE]

There's no way it's a singstar clone. The karaoke engine in singstar is garbage compared to the one created by Harmonix (used in all Karaoke Revolution games and Rock Band). This game is more like Rock Band's vocal tour, but you get judged in the end.
 
The songlist is pretty disappointing. I'm guessing the 'What is Love' song must be Haddaway, made famous from the Night at the Roxbury SNL sketches.
 
Everyone needs to take the song list with a grain of salt until Konami releases the full list (or the game comes out at the rate they are going).
 
[quote name='AzN_BaLLeR']Actually, IIRC, Karaoke Revolution was released well before Singstar. Singstar copied Karaoke Rev.

I am glad they finally released Karaoke for the Xbox 360. I was still play it for the Xbox. =D[/QUOTE]
Karaoke revolution party is the only reason my XBOX is still plugged in.
But this list looks like it would never beat out party's list.
 
[quote name='kaw']The songlist is pretty disappointing. I'm guessing the 'What is Love' song must be Haddaway, made famous from the Night at the Roxbury SNL sketches.[/quote]

Or it could be the one by Howard Jones. I just couldn't imagine them placing that annoying song by Haddaway in the game.

EDIT: Finally found some new images which does confirm some of the tracks on the list.
 
[quote name='GamerChris']Nope, only USB microphones work.

As for the developer, yes Harmonix did the earlier version. Blitz games did the first Karaoke Revolution American Idol and it used the exact same karaoke engine. I assume it'll be the same for this version.[/quote]Thanks for the info about the Wii mics. Hopefully just any old USB mics will work then, since I have two Logitech mics...
 
XBOX.com has just put up a page for the game, it does have a few new images that look alot better than the ones already posted here.

Also, the XBOX Live Vision cam will be put to use, most likely in the same way as it was used in the past game. Which is a good thing as I havent used my Vision Cam at all.

Another good thing is that on the xbox.com page it states the following:

Expand your library of music with hundreds of downloadable songs
Click to expand...

Also xbox.com confirms a new song "Bohemian Rhapsody" made famous by Queen.
 
New interview is up on the first post, basically discusses things about gameplay. Nothing about the song list was revealed though.
 
Jujee over at the xbox.com forums compiled a song list based off the various screenshots and it seems these are the remaining 10 songs:

1. "Holiday" Madonna
2. "How to Save a Life" The Fray
3. "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" Aerosmith
4. "It Ends Tonight" The All-American Rejects
5. "Satisfaction" Rolling Stones
6. "Sister Christian" Night Ranger
7. "Sweet Dreams" Eurythmics
8. "These Words" Natasha Bedingfield
9. "Time of the Season" Zombies
10. "Tiny Dancer" Elton John

Also TeamXbox gave it a 7.6:

http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1466/Karaoke-Revolution-Presents-American-Idol-Encore/p1/
 
I thought this was supposed to come out today, but the Gamestop page states it isn't shipping yet, and I can't find it anymore.

EDIT: Nevermind....just found it....should be in stores now.....

Big question is probably: Can we use our Rock Band mics for this?
 
[quote name='deadite76']Jujee over at the xbox.com forums compiled a song list based off the various screenshots and it seems these are the remaining 10 songs:

1. "Holiday" Madonna
2. "How to Save a Life" The Fray
3. "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" Aerosmith
4. "It Ends Tonight" The All-American Rejects
5. "Satisfaction" Rolling Stones
6. "Sister Christian" Night Ranger
7. "Sweet Dreams" Eurythmics
8. "These Words" Natasha Bedingfield
9. "Time of the Season" Zombies
10. "Tiny Dancer" Elton John

Also TeamXbox gave it a 7.6:

http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1466/Karaoke-Revolution-Presents-American-Idol-Encore/p1/[/quote]

Thanks for the Info. Updated the OP with it.
 
[quote name='GamerChris']Hey all, just got the game, so if you have any questions, let me know.[/quote]

I was wondering if you can use the Vision Cam to put your face on the character models? In the review of TeamXbox they said that they couldn't find a way to do it. Would be nice to know if its possible or not.
 
Doesn't say anywhere in the manual how to do that. I'm wondering if that was a PlayStation 2 only thing. In the PS2 versions, I could put my face on the character using the Eye Toy camera, but I don't see anything on the 360.
 
[quote name='GamerChris']Doesn't say anywhere in the manual how to do that. I'm wondering if that was a PlayStation 2 only thing. In the PS2 versions, I could put my face on the character using the Eye Toy camera, but I don't see anything on the 360.[/quote]

Ahh ok. Another quick question. Just read the review on IGN for the game and they say that you cant customize your own character with your own name and all. That the character creation is very limited. Is that true?

If so its a bit dissapointing since the PS2 version allows all sorts of customization and the use of the eye toy. Im now on the fence on going with the PS2 version of the 360 version. Each has its pros and cons. The good thing about the xbox version is being able to download songs in the future. That is if it even happens.
 
Yeah, the character customization is pretty limited. You can rename the characters, but you can't create new ones.
 
[quote name='GamerChris']Yeah, the character customization is pretty limited. You can rename the characters, but you can't create new ones.[/quote]

Ahh cool, this is what the reviewer from IGN stated about renaming:

"To begin with, your character customization options are extremely limited. You can't create a singer from scratch, can't change a character's name and can't change a model's body type. Not being able to adequately make yourself kind of knocks the wind out of trying to become the next Idol superstar and is even more depressing because these options are included on the PlayStation 2 version of this game."
Click to expand...

But its good to hear that it actually allows you to rename a character.
 
it feels pretty barebones. should of been available mic-less, but it doesn't even work with the headset like the XBOX versions did. I like using the mic more because you can hear yourself better, while not interrupting people watching.
 
[quote name='buterbals']I was wondering if you can use the Vision Cam to put your face on the character models? In the review of TeamXbox they said that they couldn't find a way to do it. Would be nice to know if its possible or not.[/QUOTE]

One of the loading screens does say that you can use your cam to see yourself singing on the video screen in background.
 
I must say that the online mode makes this pretty fun. Since I can't always have people over, it's cool to meet people online and play the game. Now I hope they announce some new songs soon.
 
The camera replaces the big monitor behind you which means you can see yourself singing the real deal behind your character. Also at some stages there are tvs so you are looking at yourself in 4 different tvs at the same time which is kinda cool.

This game's been fun to play with the wife, and she seems to be more into it than me. So it is good to have another game the wife enjoys.
 
[quote name='GamerChris']Most definitely the Rock Band mic will work.[/quote]


So the Rock Band WILL work or does work?

If it does, I'm picking up the 360 version. If not, I'll deal with having the PS2 version, since I just saw it without the bundle at Best Buy.
 
I'm far more familar with these songs than Rock Band (thanks years of working in a Supermarket). Might pick this up when it drops a bit.
 
unfortunately it comes only in a bundle for 360. So if you have a Rock Band mic, you now have two mics for Duets and Head to Head battles.
 
haven't heard a peep. Even the song list for this game didn't come out until people had the game in their hands. I wish Konami can communicate the downloadable songs in advance like Harmonix does with Rock Band.
 
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