This has to be one of Richard Marx's finest musical efforts, from singing a duet with Chely Wright to using Grammy winner Alison Krauss for background vocals. This cd covers a range of Marx talent, showcasing his songwriting skills. From the beautiful ballad  Days of Avalon to the The Edge of Forever, a duet with Chely Wright with a very catchy chorus, Marx continues to use his voice to exude the emotion of the songs. One More Time  and Boy Next Door are powerful songs, each with it's own tempo, but sharing a strong message about being alone. There isn't a bad song on this CD, however, my favorite by far is the last one, Straight From My Heart. It's beautiful, it's sad, and it's another great Richard Marx song.