it just seems to me that you are against the kind of style they're going for here rather than this being a fair judgement of their competence at that style. i think this was the case with 'Crazy Itch Radio' too - usual great production by Basement Jaxx, it's just that what they were trying to do wasn't as exciting/interesting as before. GA have this problem too because they're also seen as dance has-beens.

but i must hear it before i can argue this properly of course!