Ipod 8gb song capacity

I have an ipod touch 8gb - not sure of generation but bought for me as a present new around 3 or 4 years ago, if that helps. (I think it's 4th generation).
I have 637 songs on there, but it now says I am at capacity and can't add anymore. From what I have seen, that sounds a lot less than should be possible. I know it's only a guide, but I've seen adverts for these quoting around 2000 songs - and I haven't got any particularly long tracks on there - the odd 10 minute prog off, balanced against the odd 20 second grindcore tracks...
I've deleted all my apps downloaded to free up more space, so that can't be the problem.
It will presumably be something obvious but I'm at a loss of how to alter it or even find out, so thought I'd post here. Can anyone help?
Thanks.

Capacity
8GB, 16GB, or 32GB flash drive2
Holds up to 1,750, 3,500, or 7,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format3
Note 128 ACC is compressed. In the Summary pane for the iPod in iTunes you can specify/change compression

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