: Despite its acclaim, the video faced controversy and was censored by MTV for "explicit" footage, which only added to its edgy, subversive appeal.

Hey Devotees! Is Personal Jesus the most famous Depeche Mode

“The channel [MTV] loved the video, featuring the band in Western wear riding on horseback into a ranching town.” Financial Times · 7 years ago

While the song itself was a massive hit—ranking at #368 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time —the video was instrumental in helping the band break into the US mainstream.

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: Despite its acclaim, the video faced controversy and was censored by MTV for "explicit" footage, which only added to its edgy, subversive appeal.

Hey Devotees! Is Personal Jesus the most famous Depeche Mode

“The channel [MTV] loved the video, featuring the band in Western wear riding on horseback into a ranching town.” Financial Times · 7 years ago

While the song itself was a massive hit—ranking at #368 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time —the video was instrumental in helping the band break into the US mainstream.

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