With Beatles: Rock Band on schedule for release come 090909, today we learn – via a New York Times article – that Rubber Soul and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band join the Abbey Road line-up as DLC for the new Harmonix title.

But that’s not all. The article also gives away some of the intriguing changes made to the traditional RB formula in order to satisfy both Apple Corps. and the potentially new (read: older) audience who may not have played a RB title before. Did you dig those crazy drum solos? Not any more; they apparently detract from the original rhythm of the tracks. Do you suck so hard you frequently get booed off stage? You won’t be when you’re one of the Beatles. A far less insulting failure screen will signal your performance’s demise instead.

I know, I know … it’s all a little safe and simple (not to mention insulting – if I’m booed off-stage as part of my awesome band Captain Blood, I don’t see why I can’t be ‘cos I’m in the Beatles – surely they were booed at SOME TIME in their early career?!). I know it’s a money-spinner, and it’s not offering much more than the usual RB or GH release but … I’m still really looking forward to this. How about you?