I always love new 40 albums. As far as the beats are concerned, ya they basic, but they do slap!
But with that being said, those kind beats don't strike no feelin in me like many of my favorite songs do.
For example on the grit & grind album: there were plenty of great tracks, but the # 1 track that everyone loves and remembers is Lifestyles. "desperado always drinking out the bottle, etc". Why? Maybe b/c there was an actual baseline....just something to consider