He further added that the title track "rarely offers the quintet the chance to flaunt their vocal prowess", feeling it is "too low-key" and "frustratingly one-dimensional" while labelling other songs on the EP "similarly unambitious, but a couple of its other songs at least have everything in order". Joshua Minsoo Kim writing for Pitchfork called the EP "perfectly adequate, but the release itself never reaches the group's former heights" and "doesn't overflow with excellence". Rhian Daly from NME described the EP as "playing it safe cautiously dipping a toe back in the water rather than making a big splash to signal their return". On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized score out of 100 to ratings from publications, the album received a mean score of 74 based on 5 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Upon its release, Queendom received positive reviews from music critics.
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Critical reception Professional ratings Aggregate scores "Hello, Sunset" is a "slow-tempo R&B ballad" that "creates a late summer sensibility", characterized by a "subtle drum rhythm, refreshing electric guitar, and dreamy piano performance" and lyrics about a "confession" of being together with loved ones. "Pushin' N Pullin" was described as a "medium-tempo pop R&B" song with a "friendly and gentle message" and lyrics that "tell us to trust in the time we spent together with the person who is pushed with anxiety in relationship". "Better Be" was called a "witty R&B pop" song characterized by Red Velvet's "dreamy vocals and rich harmonies" and lyrically described as "not giving up easily to the person you like". "Knock on Wood" was musically described as a "fairytale-like electro-punk" song with lyrics that detail the "hope to get someone to like you" as well as "the act of knocking on wood for good luck". The B-side track " Pose" was described as an "up-tempo pop dance" song with an "impressive energetic bass line" and "fast-changing drum". The title track " Queendom" was described as a dance-pop song with a "refreshing atmosphere". Queendom consists of six songs and incorporates various genres such as dance-pop, R&B, and soul. The EP was released digitally on August 16, and physically the following day. On August 3, the promotional schedule for their comeback was released, which included concept photos, promotional posters, and a teaser of the upcoming music video for the title track "Queendom". The extended play is marketed by SM Entertainment as the group's sixth "mini album". On August 2, it was announced that Red Velvet would be releasing their sixth extended play titled Queendom, containing six tracks.
The promotional event showcased props used in their previous music videos, and was intended to heighten the anticipation for the announcement of their comeback and release of their promotional schedule. From July 26 to August 1, Red Velvet held a promotional event titled "Queens Mystic General Store" through their Instagram account leading up to their seventh debut anniversary and anticipated comeback.
On June 9, 2021, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet would be making their comeback in August with a new album. The EP was released digitally by SM Entertainment on August 16, 2021, and physically on August 17, 2021. Marketed as the group's sixth " mini album" release, it consists of six tracks, including the lead single of the same name. Queendom is the sixth Korean extended play and twelfth overall by South Korean girl group Red Velvet.
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