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This edition of the Bitmob Community Jukebox features community-submitted songs from a ton of underappreciated classics. Bitmobbers Matt Giguere and Jimmy Flores show some B-list love for lesser hits like Kirby 64 and Golden Sun. And make sure to check out the selections from recent mixed-review efforts like Deadly Premonition and Fragile Dreams.
I'd also like to send a special plea to a certain British Bitmobber who keeps suggesting dancehall music: Please, no more…I implore you on bended knee.
Not sure what a Community Jukebox is? Want to be in the know? Hit the jump to find out more.
I've got three ways to get the memories flowing:
Method 1: Pick and Choose
Community Selections
1) Viewtiful Joe — Some Like It Red Hot
5) Phantom Brave — Flower Blossom Guide
6) Final Fantasy 4: The After Years — Mysterious Girl Theme
7) Dr. Mario Online Rx — Fever suggested by Alex R. Cronk-Young
8) Deadly Premonition — The Woods and the Goddess suggested by Evan Killham
9) Golden Sun — The Angarian Journey suggested by Matt Giguere
10) Fragile Dreams — Together with the Moon suggested by Jeffrey Michael Grubb
11) Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact — Cave Man suggested by Chris Hoadley
12) Saints Row 2 — Picture This/Real Deal (by Vybz Kartel) suggested by Alex Martin
13) Super Smash Bros. — Dreamland suggested by Bryan Glynn
14) Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards — Ripple Star suggested by Jimmy Flores
15) Mega Man X — Central Highway suggested by Cody Espinoza (++good)
Method 2: Let It Ride
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Method 3: I'm Tired of This Playlist
Tired of this week's Jukebox selections? Want to scope which classic songs other Bitmobbers have already nabbed? Then check out The Bitmob Community Jukebox Archive. Contributor Evan Killham created — and maintains — a comprehensive list of every song that the community and I have ever chosen.
With hundreds of tunes available in the Archive, you don't need to fret if this week's jams aren't to your taste. Just click the link, and the records keep on spinnin'!
For all you newcomers, here's how it works — I've got just two simple rules for submitting songs:
1) Songs from music games with original music and licensed songs from game soundtracks like Grand Theft Auto are OK. Submissions from games like Guitar Hero or Rock Band will not be accepted. Otherwise, this post may turn into a competition between people's favorite bands.
2) Only one submission response per person, per week.
When you've thought of a selection, put it in the comments below. And don't worry about the theme you see in the title of the post — I name each edition retroactively.
I will always try to find the official name of any song I use — whether it comes from myself or the community. If I am unable to verify a song's title, I will mark it with an asterisk (*).
Finally, if you'd like to win the Double-Plus Good Song of the Week (the weekly best of award), try to think of an obscure song or a song you think the community and I have overlooked in previous posts.
P.S. Jukebox number 40 is coming up soon! If you've got any suggestions for a special edition theme, please let me know in the comments.