: Retrospective reviews have been kinder, with The Guardian and Rolling Stone now listing it as one of her best. Commercial and Visual Impact
: Gaga uses an "inexplicably European lilt" and an understated vocal performance that highlights the "femme-fatale chilliness" of the track. Critical Reception Alejandro MP3 Download
: Some critics found it unoriginal, with PopMatters calling it a "stolen tragedy" for borrowing too heavily from predecessors. Others, like the BBC Chart Blog, considered it the weakest single of her early career. : Retrospective reviews have been kinder, with The
: The song was a global hit, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the Top 10 in over 15 countries. Others, like the BBC Chart Blog, considered it
: Critics frequently note the song's "Ace of Base pace" and its similarity to 1990s Europop hits like "Don't Turn Around". Its chorus structure and the mention of "Fernando" also serve as a "loving ABBA spoof".