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urther evidence of producer Rick Rubin's uneven output over the last decade, the Gossip's Music for Men undermines the Hot Topic favorite and Perez Hilton-endorsed band's strengths with some banal dance beats and too-slick arrangements. As with Rilo Kiley's divisive Under the Blacklight, the band's move to a major label, with the increased budget and the general cleanliness implied by that move, doesn't necessarily work for the Gossip, whose sloppiness and ragged, raw energy is a critical component of their charm. Only a few cuts�opener "Dimestore Diamond" and lead single "Heavy Cross"�showcase the band's top-notch rhythm section, drummer Hannah...

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