No Madonna, Ctd

A reader writes:

Anyone with an ear for music and a sense of humor can instantly tell that Gaga was doing a parody of Swedish pop music when she wrote and recorded "Alejandro."  It is obviously a satire and homage to "Don't Turn Around" and "Fernando."  There is no copying here - just humor, admiration and genius.

Another writes:

I heard the same Ace of Base influence in Alejandro and I think it's intentional.  To me, her music is like a super mash-up of all the great female pop acts dating...