Being close has its own rewards, certainly, as it provides a unique experience to see the STAR of the show, but also everyone else, what they're wearing, what they do in between songs, what kind of water they sip, etc..
To me, the biggest drawback to being super up close is the sound. The sound techs are not building the sound for you in they front row, they're building it for everyone else behind you. I've found that the sound can often go past you, if that makes sense. Also, you'll be hearing some instruments as they sound from the stage as well as from the PA. Not the biggest deal, but sometimes it makes your favorite song sound like gooey mush.
If you want the experience to see the detail, go for the front row. If the potential for weird sound would distract you all night, then maybe 5 or so rows back would be best.
You're going to have a great time either way.
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