Though Rock Band (PS3, X360, PS2) is already on some store shelves, the work of developer Harmonix is far from over. With weekly content updates promised via Xbox Live on Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network on PlayStation 3, someone has to pick out all these new tracks and albums, and looking at what's available so far, we're pretty sure that someone is exhausted.

Sure, Steven "Little Steven" Van Zant has been commissioned to help in the search, but those of us here at Shacknews figured we would partake in the holiday spirit and offer our assistance as well.

So, as an early Christmas present to one of our favorite studios, we've put together a list of tracks and albums we think are perfect for the Rock Band experience. Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section.

Individual Songs

The Beatles - "Helter Skelter"
Possibly the group's rocking-est track, this Lennon/McCartney song from The White Album was The Beatles' attempt to outdo The Who as the loudest rock band in the world. It would be perfect as Rock Band's first Beatles tune. -C.B.

The Kinks - "Lola"
Everybody's familiar with this classic Kinks song. Frontman Ray Davies' 1970 tune about a transvestite is a rocking anthem that's perfect for Rock Band, with plenty of awesome portions for each bandmember. -C.B.

Smashing Pumpkins - "Zero"
Who else is tired of Cherub Rock? Here is some classic Pumpkins that would serve as a nice replacement. -N.B.

Neutral Milk Hotel - "Holland, 1945"
Rock Band could use some lo-fi love, and what better contribution than Jeff Mangum's surprisingly rocking acoustic-powered tune about his dreams of World War II? It's fast, energetic, and ridiculously fun to sing along with. -C.F.

Rage Against the Machine - "Wake Up"
This would be epic with a master track. Every instrument would be used to its fullest, and the singer would have the pleasure of screaming his lungs out for the final 30 seconds of the song. Hilarity guaranteed. -N.B.

Wolf Parade - "Grounds For Divorce"
With nonsensical lyrics ("Said you hate the sound of the buses on the ground/Pretend it's whales keeping their voices down"), catchy guitar riffs, and a fun drum track, this indie rock sensation would be perfect for Rock Band, especially the part when the vocalist declares "Looked like a newly wed" and all the instruments kick in. -C.F.

Bob Dylan - "Like A Rolling Stone"
How can you have a game about rock bands without arguably the best rock song of all time? [Blah blah blah -ed.] In a perfect world the Live 1966 performance would be used for the master track, but even the studio version would be great. -N.B.

Cardigans - "War"
Slow, striking and beautiful with string backups. All the parts come off strong and show a versatility that some many not expect from the band. -J.G.

Pavement - "Unfair"
Nearly any track from this seminal indie band's masterpiece Crooked Rain, Crooken Rain would be worthwhile, but "Unfair" is one of the more straightforwardly rocking tracks on the album. This sarcastic ode to California goes balls-out with all four instruments. -C.R.

King Crimson - "In the Court of the Crimson King"
If we've already got Rush's clean prog-rock, let's balance it out with the earlier, much more raw, first track from the first album by Robert Fripp's ever-changing King Crimson. This seven-minute epic will test your endurance and your lyrical analysis skills. -C.R.

Michael Jackson - "Beat It"
Rock Band needs some of the King of Pop's royal beats, and the heavy guitar (courtesy of Van Halen) and universal popularity of this track make it an ideal choice for the first track on Rock Band from MJ. -C.B.

Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Come on now. -C.R.

Be Your Own Pet - "Adventure"
Was anyone expecting classic-sounding modern era punk to emerge from the heart of Tennessee? Think the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, complete with a female vocalist--Jemina Pearl Abegg (right)--but with less fancy effects and a smidge more rocking. As an added bonus, this track gives vocalists a chance to go beyond mere singing and absent-mindedly wonder, "Okay, so yea, we're like, adventurers?" -C.F.

They Might Be Giants - "Birdhouse In Your Soul"
This is a great example of TMBG's pop quirkiness and catchy hook mastery. If it makes things any easier with the licensing, they've already worked for MTV/Harmonix owner Viacom, having created the Daily Show's music. -J.G.

Mindless Self Indulgence - "Bitches"
Rock and roll is not puppies and rainbows. This song is obnoxious, fun and high energy. It builds up to a great climax and if you need any further convincing then just talk to Pikachu. -J.G.

Full Albums

Prince, Purple Rain
Relive Prince's timeless journey of discovering bare breasts, self-loathing, and the true source of funk. Can you imagine performing "Let's Go Crazy, "Computer Blue," and "Purple Rain"?
I have my crushed velvet all ready to go. -C.F.

Radiohead, The Bends
OK Computer is pretty great, but The Bends exhibits more of a pure rock sound that would fit well with Rock Band. Plus Iron Lung is already on DLC, so it doesn't seem that large of a leap. -N.B.

Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon
Sure, you'd run into a few extended "Won't Get Fooled Again" synth moments, but for those rest of the tracks where the full band is playing, it would be pure faux-jam heaven. Extra points for the drummer using his hands during the Time intro.
-N.B.

Modest Mouse, The Lonesome Crowded West
Before Modest Mouse became every college kid's favorite band, they made some pretty quality stuff. This album's jangly guitar, prominent drums and singular vocals on tracks like "Lounge (Closing Time)" make it an easy choice for a Rock Band album. This was before frontman Isaac Brock changed his vocal style to that of a drunken circus ringmaster, so the songs are all singable, too. -C.B.

Spoon, Gimme Fiction
Austin-based rock band Spoon has been around for more than ten years, although it's been garnering more mainstream success with its last few albums. Regardless, this album is catchy as hell and would be a blast to play. You've probably heard the dancy third track "I Turn My Camera On" at a party before, but pretty much every song is a solid one. -C.B.

...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Source Tags & Codes
Here is Trail of Dead at its most potent, with full, overwhelming, and abrasive guitar textures that intricately layer over themselves for three quarters of an hour. You will rock so hard that you may experience exhaustion and/or unconsciousness. -C.R.

The Beatles, Abbey Road
The last album The Beatles recorded, Abbey Road is also the band's most tightly structured, with the second half flowing together seamlessly in many cases. The acid-washed "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" should appease those who need some big, crunchy rock. Harmonix: gapless album functionality please. -C.R.

Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Soul Caddy
This is a great and versatile rock album from a band cast in an unfortunately one-dimensional light. It goes everywhere from glam to grunge to ballads and doesn't neglect swing, all balanced together with minimal weak points. I'm not sure what would excite me more, the over the top vocals from Diamond Light Boogie or playing guitars on the grungy Bleeding Song with its gamer references. -J.G.

David Bowie, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars
Words would go here--very nice words, in fact--but there are none that can describe the sheer ecstasy of David Bowie's classic concept album. Add in the fact that two of its tracks are already available for Rock Band--one included in the game itself, another up for download--and that Harmonix included "Ziggy Stardust" in the original Guitar Hero, and I think it's safe to say the developers wants to see this as much as I do. Ziggy played guitar and, ideally, so will you. -C.F.

The Flaming Lips, At War With The Mystics This album would be a really fun challenge all around, with Wayne Coyne's unique vocals and the band's inventive instrumentals. The album is all over the place--fast and slow, silly and serious, so no ruts are to be had. And if we don't end up with Dark Side, "Pompeii Am Gotterdammerung" is the closest thing to a Pink Floyd song you could get. -J.G.

By Nick Breckon, Chris Remo, Carlos Bergfeld, Chris Faylor, and Jeff Gondek