Like Red on a Rose
Alan Jackson · 2006
49 min · 13 tracks · country · gospel · bluegrass music
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a reflective journey through love and loss.
Why this album works
'Like Red on a Rose' achieved commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and showcasing Jackson's ability to blend traditional country with contemporary sensibilities. The album received positive reviews for its production and lyrical depth, affirming Jackson's status as a critical force in country music during the mid-2000s.
- Best for
- reflective emotional depth long, immersive listening sessions melancholic contemplative moods
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Like Red on a Rose' was Alan Jackson's tenth studio album, following his commercial peak with 'Greatest Hits Volume 2' in 2004. At this point, Jackson was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in neotraditional country music, exploring deeper emotional themes while maintaining his signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Randy Travis· Lee Ann Womack· Billy Dean
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anywhere on Earth You Are 4:13
- 2 Good Imitation of the Blues Standout 3:23
- 3 Like Red on a Rose Standout 3:32
- 4 Nobody Said That It Would Be Easy 3:44
- 5 Don’t Change on Me 3:26
- 6 The Firefly’s Song 3:56
- 7 Wait a Minute 4:22
- 8 Had It Not Been You 4:01
- 9 A Woman’s Love Standout 4:13
- 10 Don’t Ask Why 3:01
- 11 As Lovely as You 4:05
- 12 Where Do I Go From Here (A Trucker’s Song) 4:02
- 13 Bluebird 3:25
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