Prince Estate Releases Funky, Career-Spanning ‘Timeless’ Vault Album Commemorating 10th Anniversary of Singer’s Death: Listen
The collection of rare and previously unreleased songs were recorded between 1977 and 2016, including material recorded when The Purple One was a teenager.
The estate of Prince has unveiled a new 10-track vault album titled "Timeless" to mark the 10th anniversary of the late singer's death. The collection, released in partnership with Legacy Recordings, is the first-ever Prince album to encompass every major period of his career, from his 1977 recordings as a Minneapolis teenager to 2016 recordings made in his Paisley Park estate, where Prince passed away on April 21, 2016, after an accidental fentanyl overdose.
The album begins with the funk-infused track "I Am You," a 1977 composition written, arranged, performed, and produced almost entirely by Prince, expressing a plea for a lover's return. Following this, "Tick Tick Bang" from 1981, originally released on the Graffiti Bridge album, features a more upbeat punk vibe. "Heaven" from 1985 showcases backing vocals from Prince's former girlfriend and Revolution bandmate, singer Susannah Melvoin. The 1989 ballad "I Wonder" carries a gospel-country feel.
" With This Tear" (1991), a piano ballad, was recorded before Prince gifted the song to Celine Dion for her self-titled 1992 album. "With This Tear" was previously released as a single alongside "Stone," an unreleased 1995 R&B track. The album concludes with a live rendition of "How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore?" from 1999, recorded on March 4, 2015, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
The album's mix and master were handled by Grammy-nominated engineer/producer Chris James, while estate co-manager L. Londell McMillan oversaw production. McMillan praised "Timeless" as a comprehensive representation of Prince's unparalleled talent and enduring legacy. To complement the album release, the estate also shared an official video for "The Guilty Ones," a compilation of live and music video footage spanning Prince's career.
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