U2 - October CD Album

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U2 - October CD

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4.4 out of 5 stars (9 Customer Reviews)


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Though it's probably one of their least-acclaimed albums, OCTOBER is where it all began to come together for U2. The youthful exuberance they demonstrated on BOY was now a given, but for this, their second album, the conceptual end of things began to coalesce as well. The Edge had begun to expand his sonic palette, and the effects-heavy guitar approach that he would rely on for the next several years came to full fruition here. There's further development of the bold, anthemic approach that would come to characterize the band's arrangements, and the songwriting is just plain better. Most affecting, and indicative of the group's progress is the emotional epic "Gloria;" full of resounding major chords and throbbing rhythms, it's simultaneously an open admission of self-doubt and a call to arms to embrace life's uncertainties. This contrast is what makes OCTOBER, along with much of U2's early work, so effective.

Recorded at Windmill Lane, Dublin, Ireland in July and August 1981. Originally released on Island (90092).

Personnel: Bono (vocals, guitar, harmonica); The Edge (guitar, piano, keyboards); Steve Wickham (electric violin); Adam Clayton (bass guitar); Larry ?, Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums).

Audio Remasterer: Arnie Acosta.

Liner Note Author: Neil McCormick.

Recording information: Windmill Lane Recording Studio, Dublin, Ireland (07/1981-08/1981); Windmill Lane, Dublin, Ireland (07/1981-08/1981).

Photographers: Adrian Boot; Iain Finlay.

U2: Bono (vocals); The Edge (guitar, piano); Adam Clayton (bass); Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums).

October Music

Category	Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Alternative
Label	Island
Orig Year	1981
All Time Product Rank	9,804
CD Universe Part number	1231768
Catalog number	842297
Discs	1
Release Date	Jun 01, 1990
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Steve Lillywhite; Bill Whelan
Engineer	Paul S. Thomas
Recording Time	41 minutes

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Rejoice * See All 5

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Fire * See All 9

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Tomorrow * See All 5

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October * See All 7

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With a Shout * See All 5

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Stranger in a Strange Land * See All 5

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Is That All? * See All 5

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4 stars 4 Stars - Great early work
This is a really balanced recording w/lots of energy & style. I think it's very underated, great stuff in my opinion...
Submitted by fortsteveo (Whittier, CA)
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5 stars My favorite U2 album
This is hands down my favorite U2 album. This is the only one I like from beginning to end. I don't know why it gets the cold shoulder from a lot of fans. It has the most interesting musicianship and hooks of their whole catalog. I particularly like the faith-based overtones to the lyrics.
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5 stars Still
I first listened to them in the spring of 1982 as a teenager. I fell inlove with their sound. Still today their music is alive. October is a must for anyone wanting to experience U2!
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5 stars Great Alternative Band!!!
Great CD. Any fan should love it.
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5 stars U2 one of the best Alternative Artist
U2 is no doubt one of the greatest Alternative bands of all time along with other great alternative bands as Nirvana,R.E.M.,Oasis,Alice in Chains. This album gets a 5best from me it's one of my favorites by U2 just listen to the Edge and the powerful vocals of Bono,U2 is a true band of talent.
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