The song received acclaim from critics, who praised Adele's vocals and the song's catchiness. It initially received mixed reception, praising the catchiness and creativeness, while criticizing the repetition. "Ghost" garnered favorable reviews, with many writers highlighting its catchiness and Dubuc's vocals. Other critics complimented the song for its carefree dance feel and its catchiness. The album was praised for its "pop perfection" in catchiness, cohesion and production value. The track was received favorably, with music critics praising its catchiness and summery style. Applauding its catchiness and pop sound, critics were positive towards "Animal". Early K-pop was not well received critically, but its catchiness and localization enamoured the masses. The song received mostly positive reviews, noting the song's club feel and catchiness. Music hall songs were "standardized" for a mass audience, with "catchiness" a key quality. "Girlfriend" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its catchiness. "Thank U, Next" was critically acclaimed, with critics praising its catchiness and positive message. However, some critics were positive towards its catchiness and club-nature. Its "catchiness" was also praised, while also commenting that it should have receive more attention.