Personal Jesus / Dangerous

by Depeche Mode

Personal Jesus / Dangerous cover art

Martin Gore composed the song after reading Priscilla Presley's memoir, exploring the concept of individuals acting as saviors for others in unbalanced relationships. The track shocked fans by introducing a heavy, twangy blues-guitar riff atop an aggressive, stomping electronic beat. Mute Records cleverly promoted the single by placing ads in personal columns with a phone number that played the song when dialed.

Genres

  • Synthpop
  • Alternative Dance

Tracklist

  1. Personal Jesus (7" Version)
  2. Personal Jesus (Holier Than Thou Approach)
  3. Personal Jesus (Pump Mix)
  4. Personal Jesus (Acoustic)
  5. Dangerous (Hazchemix)
  6. Dangerous (Sensual Mix)
  7. Personal Jesus (Telephone Stomp)
  8. Dangerous (7" Version)