The synthesizer melodies are often catchy and simple. Miller is also known for his catchy melodic hooks. "Complex" noted his aptitude for creating catchy, melodic hooks. It is based on both technical proficiency and the use of catchy riffs and choruses. Catchy but not in a fake pop sounding way. The result was "an accessible sound and a strong emphasis on catchy choruses". Negative critics stated the album's songs were "catchy and occasionally compelling" but "identical and formulaic". The main elements are the bassline, drums and a catchy lead sound. AllMusic describes the song as "incessantly catchy". Critics hailed "PaRappa the Rapper" as a unique game with irresistibly catchy songs. Rainbow steadily moved to catchy pop-style mainstream rock. Reviewers have also highlighted his emphasis on catchy choruses. Hugh McIntyre wrote that the song is catchy and fun. A techno-pop release full of energy highlighted by a very catchy hook. According to Perry, the song became a massive hit for being musically "catchy".