fraroc Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I know these two songs really aren't well related, but I kind of want to see how they go head to head. Being someone who loves the synth era, I'm definitely going with Mission. I think it's a fantastic song with an awesome message behind it. That's not to say I dislike Lakeside Park at all, I just prefer the former. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natural Scientist in 2112 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Well, I actually haven't given Mission a good listen yet since I've only been listening to Rush since late last year, so I won't vote until later...but I have heard Lakeside Park quite a few times. I think it's actually one of Rush's best "soft" songs of that era (mid-to-late '70's), along with Tears and, though it's not really that soft, Cinderella Man. I just appreciate Lakeside Park's mellow, relaxed sound, especially near the end where Geddy sings "Though it's just a memory, some memories last forever.", which is a really good lyrical conclusion to the song. Just a nice, easy-listening Rush tune, IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Mission is my favorite song off HYF and it's in my top 10 overall, so....I didn't pick LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Lakeside Park is a classic. Mission is a great song but hard to compare unless we're just picking favorites. I like them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The guitar solo in Mission is one of Alex`s best, especially live. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzlO4mZEUFo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prolix Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Mission. Its so epic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I love both! In different ways.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Seriously, you're comparing Mission with Lakeside Park??Mission is a sub par Rush song. The acapella beginning is cringeworthy. The whole song is just bleh.Lakeside Park is a classic.No comparison. None. No. Edited July 14, 2016 by Alien Girl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Seriously, you're comparing Mission with Lakeside Park??Mission is a sub par Rush song. The acapella beginning is cringeworthy. The whole song is just bleh.Lakeside Park is a classic.No comparison. None. No. 1. Geddy's bass playing on the live version of Mission is exquisite.2. like F-L said, it has one of Alex's best solos of any song.3. It has a beautiful synth line. So I wouldn't call it sub par on that basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabesCavesOfIce Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I recall hearing Mission the first time thinking this seriously cant be Rush. Coincidently HYF is the only tour I missed post Perm Waves. Surprising LP is down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Seriously, you're comparing Mission with Lakeside Park??Mission is a sub par Rush song. The acapella beginning is cringeworthy. The whole song is just bleh.Lakeside Park is a classic.No comparison. None. No. 1. Geddy's bass playing on the live version of Mission is exquisite.2. like F-L said, it has one of Alex's best solos of any song.3. It has a beautiful synth line. So I wouldn't call it sub par on that basis. Hm.I would. Oh wait, I do...I just did.It's a pee break song...soon as I heard the first vocal strains of it on the S&A tour...Ooops, time to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I recall hearing Mission the first time thinking this seriously cant be Rush. Coincidently HYF is the only tour I missed post Perm Waves. Surprising LP is down.HYF does absolutely nothing for me. I find it almost un-listenable. Other than Turn the Page, I actually like that song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Mission all the way. I don't particularly love Lakeside Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 LAKESIDE PARK! Willows in the BREEZE! I find it more interesting than Mission, and all of Hold Your Fire to be honest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Seriously, you're comparing Mission with Lakeside Park??Mission is a sub par Rush song. The acapella beginning is cringeworthy. The whole song is just bleh.Lakeside Park is a classic.No comparison. None. No. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well, Geddy basically said Lakeside Park kind of stinks...he probably thinks Mission destroys it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Seriously, you're comparing Mission with Lakeside Park??Mission is a sub par Rush song. The acapella beginning is cringeworthy. The whole song is just bleh.Lakeside Park is a classic.No comparison. None. No. 1. Geddy's bass playing on the live version of Mission is exquisite.2. like F-L said, it has one of Alex's best solos of any song.3. It has a beautiful synth line. So I wouldn't call it sub par on that basis. Hm.I would. Oh wait, I do...I just did.It's a pee break song...soon as I heard the first vocal strains of it on the S&A tour...Ooops, time to go!Good thing there were no vocal strains on R40 Lakeside Park...oh wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 "Mission" is a crazy ride compared to "Lakeside Park". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Mission, but only this version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3fNQFqUQOA Glorious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Mission, all the way. Lakeside Park is great too , though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Mission, all the way. Lakeside Park is great too , though. No. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 How is Mission winning this poll? HOW?!! Bleh....you people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 How is Mission winning this poll? HOW?!! Bleh....you people. Oh heaven FORBID someone doesn't have the same opinion as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 How is Mission winning this poll? HOW?!! Bleh....you people. Oh heaven FORBID someone doesn't have the same opinion as you. :eyeroll: Heaven forbid you take me seriously. I'm opinionated. But I'm also cognizant enough to know my opinion is not the only opinion out there. I just happen to loath Mission. And that's my issue, not yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Rush, in two different phases, technically recognized and bringing a special keen to our ears. I love both! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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