Closer to the Flame (Dave Edmunds album)

Closer to the Flame
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 1989
RecordedCapitol Studios, Hollywood, California; Ardent Studios Memphis, Tennessee
GenreRock
Length38:47
LabelCapitol Records
ProducerDave Edmunds
Dave Edmunds chronology
Riff Raff
(1984)
Closer to the Flame
(1989)
Plugged In
(1994)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Rolling Stone Album Guide

Closer to the Flame is a 1989 album by Welsh rock musician Dave Edmunds. 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.