This might not be the answer you want, but..... when I audition a style and it doesn't fit the job or just doesn't sound good, I look for something else or some other way to accomplish the job.

Quite often, I find I have to think out of the box to get things done like I want. That's where a good DAW and editing comes in handy.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.