Must Have Had A Good Time...

This is Mike Dean country. Must Have Had A Good Time..., the latest effort from the Church Point native, shows a smooth, clean, crisp sound with songs that sound like a heart-warming soundtrack to the life of every man, woman and child who ever woke up and went to a thankless job to give it their all or simply dared to dream. From bad romances and drinking to good friends and faith, Dean covers a gamut of issues that make his sophomore independent effort a ready-made classic. Must Have Had a Good Time... includes Ken Veron on lead guitar and mandolin, Buck Verret on bass, Travis Domingue on drums and Troy Richard on harmonica and backing vocals-the same line-up that helps bring Dean's songs to life on festival, bar room and other stages night after night. Also appearing as solid guest musicians include Brian Marshall on slide and electric guitar, Jason Valdetero on electric piano and organ, and Dave Trainer on fiddle and piano. Dean's country has more grit, more life and more honesty than just about any track that has come rolling off the Nashville conveyor belt in years. Must Have Had a Good Time... is a simple release filled wiht simple songs about real life. Trevis R. Badeaux - the Daily Advertiser, Lafayette, La.