10 Good Songs That Were Made AMAZING By Their Music Video
6. Closer - Nine Inch Nails
The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails is one of the must-hear albums for anyone interested in heavy music. While Trent Reznor was not in a great place during the making of the record, it resulted in some of the most beautifully horrific music he would ever release. "Closer" was definitely the hookiest song on the record, but it became something else entirely once it was brought to TVs around the world.
Given the suggestive lyrics, many fans knew they would be in for something shocking, but no one was prepared for what unfolded. Complete with nudity, occultist imagery, and monkeys tied to crucifixes, the entire video felt like a fever dream hatched within the mind of a psychopath. The content of the video ended up being so offensive the many networks aired the video with empty spaces in between some of the shots.
Though it shocked millions, fans simply couldn't get enough of this twisted tale of lust and control. Even if you weren't learning all the words, the graphic nature of the video was something you wouldn't soon forget. Musically speaking, this song was a long way from a pop tune, but "Closer" felt like so much more once Reznor found the right visuals for his disturbing music.