I'm not big on jazz, blues or rap, either, but I've heard great and good songs from many genres. For me, a good song will transcend its genre. It's a trite thing to say, but "I know what I like."
All that said, I didn't hear anything particularly inspiring among the samples. Some could have used some fiddle, and others less percussion in their arrangements, but maybe that's just my taste. I've heard plenty popular stuff a lot worse, and maybe the band has a a great stage presence, but I heard nothing to write home about.
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