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» All Music Guide: October
   Stephen Thomas Erlewine's review: "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." 3 out of 5 stars.
   http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=8:49:52|PM&sql=Axq5k8qttbtm4

» Prindle Record Reviews: October
   Mark Prindle's review: "In short, not a bad album at all. But not up to the standards of early U2, if you ask me." Rating: 7/10.
   http://www.markprindle.com/u2a.htm#october

» Rolling Stone: October
   Jon Pareles' review: "U2 are obviously attempting to vary their sound, but none of the strategies works as well yet as their basic power-trio dynamics." 3 out of 5 stars.
   http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/u2/albums/album/117596/review/5945418/october