Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet wrote that the song "ties ecstatic summery serpentines between classic girl-pop and glittery seventies disco".

[1] Quentin Harrison of Albumism described it as "classic Motown", adding that Ace of Base "showcase their expertise at branching out.

[3] Chuck Campbell from The Daily News wrote that it "bask in an affable warmth never before divulged by the cold Swedes.

[5] Gary Shipes from The Stuart News noted that the "faux Motown bounce" of the "teen-idol homage" "Donnie" and "Always Have, Always Will", "with their sterling sawing strings and crystalline melodies, are begging to be blasting out of car radios everywhere.

"Love For Sale" is an Ace of Base B-side from their third European album Flowers.