Ghosttown (Madonna song) Ellwood of HitFix who considered it to be Madonna's "most commercially friendly ballad" of the 2010s, while Jon Lisi from "PopMatters" called it "arguably the most haunting love song of [Madonna's] career. "The Dallas Morning News" Hunter Hauk complimented Madonna's "natural" vocal delivery in spite of the vocal effects added, also considering it to be a probable radio hit for Madonna. Daryl Deino from "The Inquisitr" also praised Madonna's vocals in "Ghosttown", along with "Devil Pray" and "Living for Love". Bernard Zuel from "The Sydney Morning Herald" found Madonna to be reliving her older ballads like "Live to Tell", and
Holly Barton "What's on TV" writer, Miller explained that Aaron uses Holly to convince people that he is not gay. When asked if Aaron fancies Holly or if he is just using her, Miller said "He does genuinely like Holly but he's sexually confused and constantly questioning himself 'Am I gay? Am I not gay? Do I want Holly? Or Adam?' It's a love triangle in the most confusing sense for Aaron. He wants to convince everyone, including himself, he isn't gay." Adam later tells Holly that Aaron tried to kiss him, but she does not believe him. Holly breaks up with