Archive - The Casual Critic

The Tortured Poets Department Review: too bloated to be good.

I adore six songs on this album; the remaining, not so much.

Jun 3 •

Sidharth Praveen

My best poems—written standing on the shoulder of giants.

Collected works from 2021 - 2024

Jun 3 •

Sidharth Praveen

1989 (Taylor's Version) Review: a few things special; most things okay.

The good, the great, and the not-so-great about Taylor's 1989.

Jun 3 •

Sidharth Praveen

10 Favourite Books of All Time (Evolving)

My 10 favorite books of all time.

Jun 3 •

Sidharth Praveen

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