Jerusalem (Alphaville song)


Jerusalem is third single from Alphaville's album Afternoons in Utopia. It is their seventh single overall, although it was only made available in Germany. It was released in November 1986.

Song development

In the liner notes for 1992's First Harvest 1984–92, band member Ricky Echollette had this to say about the song:
The song was recorded and mixed at Studio 54, Berlin, in September 1985.

Reviews

Overall, the song "Jerusalem" has been universally well received by critics. It was described as "the secret highlight" of the album, "with a wonderful chorus and an inspiring, just epic enough atmosphere." Another reviewer acknowledges that this song "is one of the most beautiful songs Alphaville has ever created." A third reviewer writes that it "reside in the upper echelon of early-'80s synth pop".

Track listings

; 7" single
  1. "Jerusalem " – 3:45
  2. "Vingt mille lieues sous les mers incl. The Nelson Highrise Sector 3: The Garage" – 5:00
; 12" single
  1. "Jerusalem " – 6:17
  2. "Jerusalem" – 4:21
  3. "Vingt mille lieues sous les mers incl. The Nelson Highrise Sector 3: The Garage" – 5:00
This single contains the third of 4 songs that Alphaville have designated a "Nelson Highrise Sector:"
The song hit #57 in Germany, the only region in which the single was officially released.

Other releases

This song was released on a variety of other official Alphaville releases, including: