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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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: The video mirrors the song's lyrical exploration of "personal gurus" and the unbalanced dynamics of devotion , often compared to a tent revival sermon that whips its audience into a mania. Critical & Cultural Impact While the song itself was a massive hit—ranking

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

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