"After the Storm" was Stewart's first major hit in five years and returned him to the national charts after several unsuccessful singles.

"After the Storm" was composed by Dale Noe, who had previously written several singles for Stewart.

"After the Storm" was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio, located in Nashville, Tennessee.

[5] Writer Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic gave the song a positive response when reviewing his 1976 album of the same.

In comparison with the other featured tracks on his 1976 album, Erlewine called "After the Storm" a song that represented a more pop sound.