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.