Reviewer Michael Azerrad wrote that the song vaguely sounded like U2 and compared Orbison's phrasing to that of Bono, but felt the chorus' singing style was distinctly Orbison's.[6] Pitchfork Media felt the song revealed wrinkles" in Orbison's voice, but wrote that it only added texture and authority to the song.[7] Allmusic wrote that the song was a highlight on the album; a haunting ballad, w