Either way, it's a set-up and the pressure's on. Thank yourself for every single song you write, and mean it. Your creative spirit will relax and feel free to continue the dialogue. And besides, whether you think a song is good or bad, it's only one person's opinion. From healer to mortician - James Yarsky Do not fear a bad song.
Bad songs are natural.
The trick is being able to tell when the song can't be saved. There's your question. Look at all the great writers who have written whole albums of crap. No one had the guts to tell them that their songs stunk. You have to develop your ears.