Customer Reviews

Calm Before the Storm

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Every so often, my local country station deigned to play Paul Brandt's "I Do." Whenever I heard it, I turned up the volume and marveled at Paul's heart-felt rendering of dynamite lyrics ("I promise to be your best friend" is a line that says it all and says it well). Admittedly, I also wondered whether Paul's other material was as worthwhile as "I Do." Being naturally skepticial, I refrained time and again from purchasing any of his CDs (I've been burned in the past by so-called "one-hit wonders"). Then fate intervened. I met the girl of my dreams, the woman I knew I would some day marry. The very thought of marriage called to mind Paul's "I Do" (among other prospective wedding songs), and it was not long before I broke down and purchased "Calm Before the Storm." My impression after many listens? A very fine effort, indeed. Beyond the stirring "I Do," "I Meant to Do That" ranks highly in my book. What a beautiful, heart-breaking song. The title track likewise finds Paul in fine form, and "On the Inside" is a welcome song inasmuch as it points out that internal beauty is often more important than good looks alone. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this CD to anyone who has tired of the overexposed artists of contemporary country radio.

I bought Paul Brandt's Calm Before The Storm six years ago, and believe it or not, I still play this CD almost everyday, providing that I have some other 1,500 country CD to choose from. The first time I heard his deep, sultry voice, I felt like ' oh my god, this must be my most favorite CD EVER, and I was right. Apart from his singing talent, he also possesses perfect writing skill, as you can hear from the title track 'Calm Before The Storm'. There was no filler song on the entire album; all song was great. The only weak point for this CD, as far as I can tell, is that it stays too long in my CD player, and I have little time to listen to my other CD!!!

I bought this cd a few years ago and its one of my favorites. A good cd speaks for itself. This is a cd that you can listen the whole way through and love every song.

I THINK THAT PAUL BRANDT SHOULD BE IN THE TOP 15 COUNTDOWN. I LOVE HIS SONG" I DO", ITS A GREAT WEDDING SONG.I ALWAYS TURN UP THE T.V LOUD EVERYTIME HIS SONG COMES ON.

I don't see how anyone could go wrong with this CD. It has a great variety of songs, all with catchy beat, and good, meaningful, lyrics.
My all time favorite is My Heart Has a History. Paul's range is amazing.
I agree, he is underrated, and underplayed.

This album is wonderful. Paul Brandt has a winner with this, his debut album. Not only does he have a great voice, but he also wrote or co-wrote 6 of the songs on this album. Paul used to be a nurse in Calgary Alberta, so what a change in careers for him this is. But with the talent displayed on this album, I think he has found his niche. "I Do" which he wrote for his wife is one of the most romantic songs ever. Perfect for a wedding, as other reviewers have stated. Recommended!

Few artists have the power to communicate their emotions through voice and song alone. Paul Brandt is one of the exceptions to this rule. In his debut CD, he touched our hearts, and made a lasting impression. From the wedding song I do, to the heart wrenching tones of I meant to do that, his rich voice conveys the truth which can be difficult to convey in words alone. There is not a song on this CD I would change. Each one is a hit in its own right. Spectacular sound, and worth listening to every note.

Very few CD's are worth their full price value but this is certainly one of them. Anytime I buy a CD and can just leave it playing while I do... whatever, and not feel the need to jump over and hit "skip" every other song, I am indeed grateful. I can do that with this one! Sure, I have my favorites - My Heart Has a History (also a very good video on CMT!), I Do (which I plan to have played at my next wedding, if I ever re-marry!), I Meant to Do That - almost painful to listen to but haunting...Some real good tunes and Brandt is simply adorable to look at! Nice deep voice, good writing - give this humble Canadian boy a chance!

This album wasn't as popular as it could have been. With good ballads and a little twang as well, it had enough balance to climb higher in the charts. But, if you're looking for an album that has some mellow tracks to sip a beer to, while adding a little change of pace with the more "twangy" tracks... this might be one you stick into your CD player. "I Do" is a nice romantic ballad, as is "On The Inside", and "I Meant To Do That" is a mellow track with a bit of a sad twist. "My Heart Has A History" is a catchy tune as well, hitting the charts back then.

Like so many country albums, this one is uneven. There are some excellent tracks and some that are so-so. I don't think there are any that are "bad," maybe just one. Of the five or six songs that are really good, three were singles, so if you heard those and expect the whole album to be that good you may be disappointed. Overall, a mostly good album with a good balance between fun country songs and beautiful ballads.