Gaga's New Video Makes Riot Gear And Latex Boring

It’s very beautiful! And very dull. Vivid religious iconography, leather coats, vague military/riot references and men in fishnets and heels can’t make up for a weak (non existent?) narrative and an incredibly repetitive song.

It’s impressive that Lady Gaga has generated a renewed interest in the music video as art form — Lord knows MTV couldn’t figure out how to do that — but that doesn’t mean every single one is gonna be a winner. So, you know, say adios to Alejandro and watch the mancandy in the “Teeth” video instead. Better song, hotter concept.