Disco de Diamond Rio: “Close to the Edge”

This Group Debuted In 1991 With "Meet In The Middle". This Is Their Second Album. The First Single Off Of This Album Is "In A Week Or Two". They Talk About 2 People Not Getting Togther And Following One And The Other On "This Romeo Ain't Got Julie Yet". "Oh Me, Oh My Sweet Baby" Is Also A Good Tune.

This is the second Diamond Rio album and number one in my book. I first had it on tape then when the tape wore out I hunted for a long time to try and find a CD. Finally bought it here, used, and am very pleased with it.

Anyone who remembers the roots of country music will surely enjoy this album. From love songs to foot-stompin' tunes, to songs that tell a story, "Close to the Edge" by Diamond Rio spans the entire spectrum. While the title cut is not my favorite tune, it is both the last and one of the liveliest. My favorite cut is "Sawmill Road", which in the tradition of Kenny Rogers' "Ruby, Dont Take Your Love to Town" recounts the life story of three young people raised in rural America, two of whom leave their roots behind for different reasons. I also enjoyed "Oh Me, Oh My, Sweet Baby", "In A Week Or Two", "It Does Get Better Than This",--and it does with "Old Weakness (Coming on Strong)" about a man who's old flame has come back to town. "Calling All Hearts (Come Back Home)" and "This Romeo Ain't Got Julie Yet" are tunes more in line with today's "Contemporary Country" sound, while "Demons And Angels", a song about a man's struggle between love for his woman and love for the bottle, harken back to country music's roots. "Nothing In This World" livens the pace which crests with the title cut "Close To The Edge." Beginning on a lively note, and ending on one, with a joyful, tuneful ride in between, this album is a nearly flawless diamond. I highly recommend it.

Anyone who remembers the roots of country music will surely enjoy this album. From love songs to foot-stompin' tunes, to songs that tell a story, "Close to the Edge" by Diamond Rio spans the entire spectrum. While the title cut is not my favorite tune, it is both the last and one of the liveliest. My favorite cut is "Sawmill Road", which in the tradition of Kenny Rogers' "Ruby, Dont Take Your Love to Town" recounts the life story of three young people raised in rural America, two of whom leave their roots behind for different reasons. I also enjoyed "Oh Me, Oh My, Sweet Baby", "In A Week Or Two", "It Does Get Better Than This",--and it does with "Old Weakness (Coming on Strong)" about a man who's old flame has come back to town. "Calling All Hearts (Come Back Home)" and "This Romeo Ain't Got Julie Yet" are tunes more in line with today's "Contemporary Country" sound, while "Demons And Angels", a song about a man's struggle between love for his woman and love for the bottle, harken back to country music's roots. "Nothing In This World" livens the pace which crests with the title cut "Close To The Edge." Beginning on a lively note, and ending on one, with a joyful, tuneful ride in between, this album is a nearly flawless diamond. I highly recommend it.