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October

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Track Listings

1	Gloria
2	I Fall Down
3	I Threw A Brick Through A Window
4	Rejoice
5	Fire
6	Tomorrow
7	October
8	With A Shout
9	Stranger In A Strange Land
10	Scarlet
11	Is That All?

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October U2 Label: Island Release Date: 6/15/1990 1 Gloria - 4:12 2 I Fall Down - 3:39 3 I Threw a Brick Through a Window - 4:54 4 Rejoice - 3:38 5 Fire - 3:52 6 Tomorrow - 4:39 7 October - 2:21 8 With a Shout - 4:02 9 Stranger in a Strange Land - 3:56 10 Scarlet - 2:53 11 Is That All? - 3:01

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Long a favorite of U2's original core following, October not only avoids the sophomore slump, but adds an edgy, emotional resonance to the buoyant self-confidence they showed on their debut, Boy. Though producer Steve Lillywhite deserves mention for helping effectively frame the material with production that manages to be both stark and atmospherically murky, this is the music where Bono, Edge, and company first show the potential that would make them superstars. Lacking the sometimes ham-fisted polemics that would mar War, The Joshua Tree, and later works, October has an oft-tortured sense of emotional and philosophical ambivalence that only underscores concerns that range from the crypto-spiritualist yearnings of "Gloria" and "Rejoice" to more anxious moments like "I Fall Down," "I Threw a Brick Through a Window," and "Fire." In retrospect, they may have peaked early. --Jerry McCulley

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 3.22 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Island
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Island
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000001FS1
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Pierre Conrad

It's hard to follow-up a great debut like Boy, but October is still a good record (not great, though).

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015

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Boy is in my top 5 U2 records, and October is in my bottom 3. It's not a bad record by any stretch, but it's a sophomore stumble. Let's go track by track:

1. Gloria (8.7/10) - You've probably heard this song, so you probably know it's a great song. Nothing to say that hasn't been said before.
2. I Fall Down (7.3/10) - You can hear the progression from Boy. It's a more complicated song, but the lyrics are a little lackluster. A fine song, but nothing to get worked up over.
3. I Threw a Brick Through a Window (7.1/10) - This song reminds me of "Shadows and Tall Trees" from Boy, but it's not as good. The drums to open are cool, and so is the bass, but it feels a little mishmash. It's a testament to the song that I still consider it a good one.
4. Rejoice (6.8/10) - Sounds like an attempt to make "I Will Follow" pt. 2: guitar intro with the drums faded in. Once again, though, it isn't as good. The lyrics are pretty uninspired and the song is so repetitive.
5. Fire (7.4/10) This is a pretty good song. Very atmospheric and the echoes are great. My knock against this song is that it could have easily been 3 minutes. Instead it drags on pretty aimlessly in the middle and again towards the end.
6. Tomorrow (7.6/10) - If this song doesn't scream Old Testament in the intro, I don't know what does. You can hear things pick up a bit in the background 2 minutes in until the real explosion 3 minutes in. I really love the last minute and a half of this one.
7. October (7.5/10) - We were due for a downer. I initially didn't like this one, but it has grown on me. Great piano work on this one.
8. With a Shout (Jerusalem) (9.4/10) - I love this song. Easily in my top 20 U2 songs of all time. The wiry guitar is amazing as are the drums. I wish they did they had more verses, though, because they're just awesome.
9. Stranger in a Strange Land (6.3/10) - Hard to follow a juggernaut like 'With a Shout,' but this song doesn't do it for me. Don't have much more to add other than it's just OK. Can we listen to 'With a Shout' again?
10. Scarlet (6.8/10) - Did this album really need another piano-focused transition song. Granted, this is better than 'October,' but this song doesn't feel necessary. I think the piano is nice, but not sure if we needed this track.
11. Is That All? (7.2/10) - Almost sounds like any early version of 'Two Hearts Beat As One' (one of my absolute favorite U2 songs). Larry has some nice moments on this one. A good closer.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2018

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I have done some side by side comparisons of the original vinyl and thenew (2008) remastered vinyl October and I am not 100% convinced the new (2008) remastered vinyl is significantly better than the original. However, having a brand new 180 gram record that is at least as good as the original is nice in its own right, as it doesn’t have the hiss and pops 38 years will put on a record. As far as the cover of the new album, I think they may have used a slightly different photo of the band than the original album, which i think is a weird choice. The band on the new version is at a slightly different angle. Also, the original cover was glossy with a more focused camera shot. The new cover has a more fuzzy photo appearance and is not glossy. I think I would have preferred they kept the original look as closely as possible. Obviously they also took off the side bar song listing from the front (good choice on that) as well. Long story short. It remains a legendary album and the all important middle child of the one name album trilogy of U2 V 1.0. (Boy/October/War). A post punk new wave band gloriously casting about for meaning and relevance in a wholly new manner, vivid, evocative, authentic, internal, intense

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Erich Kohl

Excellent (and I'm an atheist!).

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2005

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I've heard people say several things about this album. For starters, rumor has it that Bono's notebook of lyrics was misplaced (or perhaps swiped) during the recording, and he had no choice but to draw from his memory while finishing it. People also say that this is U2's "hidden" or "miscellaneous" album, one that is not supposed to be taken as seriously as the others. And last but not least, it's the album that most strongly showcases their Christian faith.

Ultimately though, all that I personally can say about October is that it's top-notch music, from start to finish. Even if you separate the supposed religious overtones from its overt presentation (which is what I usually do), you are still left with music that is undeniably spiritual, anthemic, and arousing. From the powerful "Gloria" to the delicate "October," all the elements of great rock are here -- memorable songs and melodies, strong vocals, soaring guitars, and earnest bass and drum lines (in other words, what classic U2 is all about).

I doubt that October can be truly pegged as die-hard "Christian rock," although some of it certainly can be interpreted that way. My advice to anyone who is vacillating over whether to buy this CD because of its religious content (or to those who already own it and have put it on the back burner for the same reason) is to approach the album with a secular view. Look for universal themes, not for metaphoric advocation of God or biblical references. For the devout, of course, October can probably be seen as an even deeper experience. But regardless of how you look at it, this is a quality U2 offering (and I for one can't tell that Bono had to reconstruct any of the words).

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I had never heard this entire album only Gloria and not really crazy about the rest of it but it is a good pressing no problems

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This tape sounds as good as the original one I used to have.

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LeeVet93

~ U2's 1981 album proves they have more in store than "Gloria" ahead of them....~

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016

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U2's "OCTOBER" comes in 1981. With the first track, "GLORIA", it starts off on a good note for certain. I really enjoyed the CD, remastered here, especially the first song "Gloria", "Fire", "Tomorrow", and "October". The packaging is redone also, great photos and liner notes, picture disc.
It sounds better than it has ever been. I would recommend if you really love and enjoy U2's earlier work.
You will be pleasantly surprised at how good the sound is now then it was originally on CD.

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Part Two of the Holy Trinity

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015

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Brilliant album — nice re-mastering job by The Edge. Buyer beware though, this is NOT the two disc “special edition” re-mastered copy of October. This version is just the single-disc remastered copy with no bonus material. I guess I should have realized the price was too good to be true for that. Still, it’s U2, so it’s all good.

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Mariangela

Vale cada centavo

Reviewed in Brazil on January 5, 2020

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CD incrível, com muitas sensacionais. Capa veio trincada, mas não quis solicitar a troca, pois o CD estava em perfeito estado. U2 dos anos 80 é maravilhoso.

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Hooper 72

Classic but underappreciated U2.

Reviewed in Australia on September 20, 2020

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I'd forgotten just how good this album is. Haven't owned it on vinyl before. The Remastered vinyl is exceptional. Recommended.

太陽

良いCDです。

Reviewed in Japan on September 16, 2014

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聴き応えのあるCDです。
音もよいですし、内容も良かったです。

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Mr. M. R. Smith

Great early U2

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2021

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My Favourite U2 album along with Joshua Tree and Unforgettable Fire. A more early sound to the later albums but never the less a fantastic album!

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José Henrique

U2 - "October"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2017

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This is the second album of the band and perhaps the least known and appreciated of this time. It was released in 1981. It is a sequel to the first only more introspective and consequently smoother. The best known tracks are "Gloria" and "October", but it deserves to be highlighted "Tomorrow". It is an album that must be listened to carefully and then evaluated, because a mistake may occur in the evaluation. Ok, no major highlight. Note 6.5.

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