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October [Original recording remastered]

U2Audio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)

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U2 formed in 1978 after Larry Mullen pinned a 'musicians wanted' ad to the notice board at Dublin's Temple Mount School. Adam Clayton had discovered rock'n'roll as a thirteen year old, buying his first acoustic guitar and then talking his parents into buying him a bass guitar. 'It just sounded good to me. Deep and fat and satisfying.'

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  • Audio CD (July 22, 2008)
  • Original Release Date: 1981
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Island
  • ASIN: B0013LPS98
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,189 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. I Fall Down
2. Rejoice
3. Tomorrow
4. With a Shout
5. Scarlet

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2008 Remastered standard CD and a bonus CD which includes B-sides, live tracks and rarities of the Irish wonders' sophomore album, originally released in 1981. 11 tracks including 'Gloria', 'Fire', 'I Threw A Brick Through A Window' and more. Also includes a 32-page booklet with previously unseen photos, full lyrics, new liner notes by Neil McCormick, and explanatory notes on the bonus material by The Edge. Universal

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"October," the bands second album, is my favorite U2 album and I feel it is their best. T. Gore  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
Even today, this is still a beautiful album to listen to with one great song after another. M. H. Bayliss  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
U2 have always had an undercurrent of spirituality and religiousness running through their music. Thomas Magnum  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Work March 22, 2001
Format:Audio CD
U2 have always had an undercurrent of spirituality and religiousness running through their music. Growing up in a country that is literally divided by faith, the band members were obviously influenced by religion. October is their most overtly religious album where songs like "Rejoice", "Fire", "I Fall Down" and "Is That All?" find the band searching for answers to higher questions. "Gloria" opens up the album with a punch as the song which starts off with a driving guitar riff before ending up with a hymn-like closing. "Tomorrow" is one of their most Irish sounding songs and the title track is a strong instrumental. "I Threw A Brick Through A Window" and "Stranger In A Strange Land" are more in a political bent. October was only the band's second album and shows a that they could build on the tremendous potential that they showed on their debut release.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars U2's most underrated album November 19, 2000
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Format:Audio CD
This album is overlooked so much and is always so underrated, and that upsets me because it has some great music on it. The music and lyrics on this album are almost completely about the struggle U2 had in their early days with Christianity and Rock and Roll. And although that's probably one of the reasons why it's overlooked so much, it's also one of the reasons why it's great. The album opens with "Gloria", which has lyrics that are commonly mistaken as being Bono talking to a girl, but are really a reference to God. It is the most popular song on the album, and one of the best on it, but not the best. My favorite song on the album is "Tomorrow", a song that's about Bono's mother and Christianity. Other classics on the album are "I Fall Down", "Fire", "Rejoice", and the title track "October". This is the most underrated U2 album, and a lot of people consider it their worst work, but I don't. If you're a U2 fan at all, this album is a must-have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best.... November 29, 2006
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This is one of the most satisfying U2 albums. Very underrated. Upon a first listen, I think alot of people will find this album bland, but it is incredibly complex for a sophmoric album, particularly since Bono's lyrics had been stolen immediately prior to recording this album. It's incredible that they were still able to complete this album. It really shows a maturity from Boy and points to the direction that would happen with War, Joshua Tree, etc.. Highlights include Gloria, Rejoice, I Threw a Brick Through a Window. My favorite U2 song of all time is Tomorrow. The texture of this song is incredible. I can't find any info on any session musicians that may have played on this album but I am sure that Tomorrow starts with Uillian Pipes. Awesome. This album is definitely in my top 4 or 5 from U2 (1. Joshua Tree, 2. Achtung Baby, 3. War, 4. October, 5. All That You Can't..). Enjoy!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Is That All You Want from Me?
I'll readily admit that this is a very personal and soothing album for me. In fact, I've labeled it as my "Don't Panic" record. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Lunar Boulevard
3.0 out of 5 stars Hey, Don't Forget About Me!
October is probably U2's most overlooked album(if you don't count the non-official Passengers album). Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. Gorga
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best rock roll albumns
This is U2 infancy and you can identify Edge's guitar signature, a real master piece and the lyrics are among the best ever from U2.
Published 4 months ago by Paulo Baioni
4.0 out of 5 stars MY COPY did NOT include the 2nd b-side cd- songs-Before Bono was...
MY PACKAGE did NOT include a 2nd b-side cd

Before Bono was turning tricks with his crucifix and before Bono told Chicago based Cornerstone magazine Jesus People USA at... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Paul H.
3.0 out of 5 stars GOT GOOD MOMENTS...
This is one of the albuns by U2 that i care less...The first U2 albuns are really bad produced, and U2 until WAR are too fresh and without the skills they developed on future... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Rio Fluzăo
4.0 out of 5 stars Good album from early U2
U2 / October: Apparently making up the lyrics in the studio (or so the legend says) it is not the lyrics that seem underdeveloped but the performances themselves. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Bynum
4.0 out of 5 stars Rejoice
Sounding fervent, immediate, and inspired, "October" is a release whose lyrical content is about mastering the turbulent universe inside of ourselves by surrendering our will to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by kabalabonga
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect condition excellent album
I received this CD in perfect condition, this is one of my favorite U2 albums. I really prefer thier earlier stuff as opposed to the latest albums. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Sean W. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars One of their best
It had been a while since I had listened to this album and was shocked to rediscover just how good it was. Read more
Published 24 months ago by tadpoletobullfrog
5.0 out of 5 stars Speaking In Tongues Of Angels
When asked where the inspiration for October's lyrics came from. Bono said "Since I lost my lyrics I just went in and it was like I was speaking in tongues" That is a sense... Read more
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