Released 40 years ago
Wine Colored Roses
George Jones · 1986
29 min · 10 tracks · country music
A poignant blend of traditional country storytelling and soulful melodies that highlights the depth of heartache and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wine Colored Roses Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, featuring Jones' signature vocal style paired with vivid imagery of love and loss. Its classic country instrumentation complements the poignant lyrics beautifully.
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The Right Left Hand — This track showcases Jones' ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet effective storytelling, making it a standout example of his lyrical prowess.
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These Old Eyes Have Seen It All — With reflective lyrics and an emotive delivery, this song serves as a powerful testament to Jones' life experiences and enduring resilience in the face of adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotional depth while maintaining a cohesive flow across its tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks employ a traditional verse-chorus structure, with Jones' vocal delivery emphasizing emotional storytelling.
- The album includes moments of vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which enhance the sense of longing and heartache.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- sorrowful ballads for reflection
- heartfelt storytelling in order
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality and relevance in country music after decades.
- Themes
- small-town heartache· lost love nostalgia· whiskey-soaked memories
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Wine Colored Roses was George Jones' 50th studio album, showcasing his enduring presence in country music after decades of success. At this point in his career, he was experiencing a resurgence in popularity following his 1980s hit singles, marking a return to form with deeply emotional tracks that resonated with both fans and critics alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash
Tracklist
- 1 Wine Colored Roses Start here 3:17
- 2 I Turn to You 2:36
- 3 The Right Left Hand 3:13
- 4 Don’t Leave Without Taking Your Silver 2:42
- 5 The Very Best of Me 2:58
- 6 Hopelessly Yours 2:40
- 7 You Never Looked That Good When You Were Mine 2:33
- 8 If Only Your Eyes Could Lie 3:06
- 9 Ol’ Frank 2:45
- 10 These Old Eyes Have Seen It All 3:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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