I think The Beatles are a great band that made great music, but I just think they're kind of soulless. I don't think this because they made popular music, but because their music doesn't really mean anything to me. For me to really like a musician and for them to be one of my favorite artists, they have to really connect with me. Maybe there were just too many good musicians in the band and their different messages/souls sort of canceled each other out and got muddled. I just don't see any message in their music. I feel like I don't know any of the Beatles any better by listening to their music. Of course, this is a very personal opinion, but an opinion nonetheless. On the other hand, I feel like soul is definitely in John and George's solo work.
Maybe it's something about musicians working in a collaborative effort that just turns me off. Now that I think about it my favorite musicians are usually solo artists. Their ultimate message and personality is just more clear to me.
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