Quote by Teddy Thompson

It's amazing that you can listen to any song and you can always tell when there's some substance beneath it and when there isn't. Even if it's poetically written and technically brilliant, I'd rather hear something that's all over the place but has some soul to it.

It's amazing that you can listen to any song and you can alw

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This quote suggests that while technical brilliance and poetic writing in a song may be impressive, what truly matters is the presence of substance and soul. The speaker believes that they can discern when a song has depth and authenticity, even if it may be technically imperfect or scattered in its composition. They value the emotional and spiritual connection that music can elicit over seemingly flawless but empty songs, emphasizing the importance of soulfulness in creating a meaningful musical experience.

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