Keith Urban has a knack for producing country music that appeals to more than just the hard core country fans. This album is no exception, pushing the boundaries of the genre into a more rocky sound. Get Closer is thoroughly modern country with less twang and more electric guitar.

The album kicks off with "Put You In A Song", the album’s first single, which has all the marks of a classic Urban tune. It’s bright and catchy with copious electric guitar and sweet lyrics that are just a little bit cheesy.

"You Gonna Fly" is an upbeat song with simple, catchy lyrics and a great toe-tapping combination of subtle drums and driving guitar. "All For You" is a soft acoustic love song that made my heart melt a little bit with its sheer simplicity, tinged by slightly melancholy instrumentals. "Long Hot Summer" is another standout tune with a climatic build to a bright “sing out loud” chorus.

"Without You" is a beautiful song inspired by Urban’s wife, Nicole Kidman that really tugs on the heartstrings, with hints of strings and banjo. The lyrics are an honest ode to his family that give us a tiny glimpse into their lives.
"Georgia Woods" features a more complex instrumental mix, with an earnest ballad style and some definite folk influences. "Right On Back To You" has a more classic country sound with a slow beat and plaintive lyrics teamed with slightly squealy guitars.

"Shut Out the Lights" is a little lacklustre compared to some of the other track on the album, with lyrics and guitar blurring into what could probably be described as a run of the mill country song. The same sort of thing could be said for "The Luxury of Knowing".

"Big Promises" is a twangy track that actually sounds like it comes straight out of Nashville, harking back to country music of yesteryear with a banjo based background to Urban’s distinctive vocals.

"Winning" is an inspirational track that despite having driving instrumentals and lyrics about turning his life around, just somehow lacks some indefinable factor to make it more listenable.

"Get Closer" is a well-structured album which I will definitely be playing a bit this summer, even though a few songs are fizzers. Onya Keith, I’m giving this one a six out of ten.