★★★★★
Sound: This was a little more country style then his other albums, but the guitar was way better too. In the first track ('Small Towns And Big Dreams'), he opens with a real nice country style lick. The following track, 'I'm Gonna Fly', is one of the best songs he has ever produced soundwise. Though he doesn't really have any solos on here, it is still nice to listen to. // 9 Lyrics and Singing: This was a lot better then the other Paul Brandt albums...
- www.ultimate-guitar.com
2009-11-15
★★★★★
Sound: I like the nice country sounds this has to offer. A lot of the songs have a few sweet guitar licks, like 'My Heart Has A History', were Paul Brand plays with a rock like accoustic tone. The album also has some softer songs. Anyone who likes easy listening should be all over this album. The only thing I don't like is no electric guitar. One song with an electric would have made this perfect...
- www.ultimate-guitar.com
2009-11-15
★★★★★
Excepting a few pop geniuses who have approached the production of Christmas recordings as occasions for bringing their artistry to bear on a challenging subject (think Brian Wilson or Phil Spector), Christmas albums have mainly proven tawdry little commercial affairs, or tasteful little commercial affairs...
- www.popmatters.com
2008-11-11
★★★★★
Paul Brandt's debut Calm Before the Storm introduces a neo-traditionalist singer/songwriter of considerable potential, with an ability to skillfully bridge vintage honky tonk with a contemporary country sound; along with the chart-topping "I Do," the album also includes the much-acclaimed "My Heart Has a History," Brandt's first Top Five hit.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
For the second time in his career, Canadian country neo-traditionalist, or former neo-traditionalist Paul Brandt issues a Christmas recording. The reason for the comment "former" in front of neo-traditionalist is because here on A Gift, his opening read of "Let It Snow," would be more at home on a Louis Prima or Brian Setzer record with a huge horn section and a string orchestra to match...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
Canadian country star Paul Brandt marks a decade in the genre with this record, one that has a bit more risk and as a result, a bit more reward than anticipated. Although there are the radio-friendly country-meets-pop tunes such as the opening "Didn't Even See the Dust," the artist is able to take these songs for an enjoyable and breezy summer ride. However, it's the lengthy fade out which seems to drag the effort down slightly...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
Excepting a few pop geniuses who have approached the production of Christmas recordings as occasions for bringing their artistry to bear on a challenging subject (think Brian Wilson or Phil Spector), Christmas albums have mainly proven tawdry little commercial affairs, or tasteful little commercial affairs...
- www.popmatters.com
2008-08-03
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