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.