October

by U2

Overview

U2 sounded so confident and assured on their debut that perhaps it was inevitable they would stumble slightly on its follow-up, October. The record isn't weaker than its predecessor because it repeats the formula of Boy. It's because the band tries too hard to move forward. Bono, in particular, tries too hard to make big political, emotional, and religious statements, but the remainder of the band isn't innocent. In general, the music is too pompous, with the sound overwhelming the actual songs. But when U2 do marry the message, melody, and sound together, as on "Gloria," "I Threw a Brick Through a Window," and "I Fall Down," the results are thoroughly impressive. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/22/2008
Label:	Island
UPC:	0602517616790
Rank:	54095

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Gloria
2. I Fall Down
3. I Threw a Brick Through a Window
4. Rejoice
5. Fire

Disc 2

6. Tomorrow
7. October
8. With a Shout
9. Stranger in a Strange Land
10. Scarlet
11. Is That All?

Album Credits

Performance Credits

U2   Primary Artist
Larry ?   Drums
Steve Wickham   Violin (Electric)
Larry Mullen, Jr.   Drums
The Edge   Piano,Guitar,Keyboards
Bono   Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica
Adam Clayton   Bass,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Iain Finlay   Photography
Scott Sedillo   Mastering Assistant
Steve Matthews   Production Coordination
Kevin Maloney   Assistant
Thomas May "Beno"   Technical Support
Arnie Acosta   Remastering
Paul McGuinness   Management
Candida Bottaci   Production Coordination
Barry Diament   Mastering
Steve Averill   Cover Design,Art Direction
Adrian Boot   Photography
Paul S. Thomas   Engineer
Gary Kelly   Package Design
Neil McCormick   Liner Notes
Sally-Anne McKeown   Production Coordination
Steve Lillywhite   Producer
Kevin Killen   Assistant
Bill Whelan   Producer
Larry Mullen, Jr.   Composer
The Edge   Composer
Nick Stewart   Re-Release Coordinator
Bono   Composer
Adam Clayton   Composer
Ian Cooper   Mastering
Cheryl Engels   Research,Remastering Producer