Diamond Rio - Close to the Edge

On Close to the Edge, Diamond Rio took the cue of the debut's best songs and created an entire album cut from the same cloth. Diamond Rio's strongest material emphasizes the virtues of God, family and honest living -- traditional stuff, no doubt influenced by the members' bluegrass background. But while most folks who'd claim divine intervention in their relationship sound sappy at best, Marty Roe comes off earnest and convincing. Unfortunately, amid hits like "In a Week or Two" and "Oh Me, Oh My, Sweet Baby," Close to the Edge reveals such weaknesses as a penchant for bad puns ("This Romeo ain't got Julie yet"--ouch!). ~ Brian Mansfield, All Music Guide

Name Credits Brian Prout Drums Dan Truman Keyboards Dana Williams Vocals (Background), Guitar (Bass) Gene Johnson Vocals (Background), Mandolin Glenn Meadows Mastering Herb Tassin Assistant Engineer, Engineer Jeff Frazier Photography Jimmy Olander Guitar Jimmy Orlander ? John Hurley Engineer, Mixing Assistant, Assistant Engineer John Kunz Assistant Engineer Marty Roe Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals, Guitar Maude Gilman Art Direction Mike Clute Engineer, Mixing Monty Powell Producer Pasquale Delvillaggio Assistant Engineer, Assistant Producer Sheri McCoy Stylist Tim DuBois Producer