| Closer to the Flame | ||||
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| Released | December 1989 | |||
| Recorded | Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California; Ardent Studios Memphis, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 38:47 | |||
| Label | Capitol Records | |||
| Producer | Dave Edmunds | |||
| Dave Edmunds chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [2] |
Closer to the Flame is a 1989 album by Welsh rock musician Dave Edmunds.[3][4][5] The album was Edmunds's first studio album in five years, and his only release for Capitol Records.
The album reached #146 in the United States, and the single "King of Love" hit #68 in the UK; this was the last chart appearance in America to date. However, in the UK Edmunds had a top 40 album best of in 2008.
"King of Love" features guest appearances by two of the Stray Cats: Brian Setzer contributes background vocals, and Lee Rocker plays upright bass.
It was recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California, and Ardent Studios Memphis, Tennessee.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r6622
- ^ "[The New] Rolling Stone Album Guide: Dave Edmunds". tomhull.com.
- ^ "Dave Edmunds".
- ^ "Rocker to Bring a Few Friends to a Hot Revue". Los Angeles Times. 5 April 1990.
- ^ ""PARTY'S' HOTTER THAN THE "FLAME'". Tampa Bay Times.