October

In 1981 while recording U2's second album in Dublin, Bono, Edge and Larry became involved a charismatic Christian organization called the Shalom Fellowship. During that time Bono and Edge particularly had a difficult time reconciling their Christianity with the rock and roll lifestyle, and left the band.

U2 ceased to exist.

Bono was the first to come back. Edge resisted. Bono eventually convinced his friend that they could make their dreams of U2 come true while still being good Christians.

The result of this period was the spiritually influenced album October, which was released that October 12th. The album produced two singels, the title track and "Gloria."

October was not as well received as Boy had been, and is U2's least selling album to date.

"October"


"Gloria"