Prince's Unreleased 1995 Track 'Stone' to Debut on 'Timeless' Compilation
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· 2 sourcesThe Prince Estate has announced a new posthumous album titled *Timeless*, featuring 10 previously unreleased recordings from Prince's Vault spanning 1977 to 2016, according to Stereogum. Rolling Stone reported that the first single, "Stone," is a funky 1995 track written by Sandra St. Victor, Tom Hammer, and Jules Van Even, with lyrics comparing a lover's coldness to a heart of stone. The album's announcement coincides with Prince Celebration Week in Minneapolis, and it will be available on streaming platforms and in multiple physical configurations, including a limited-edition purple vinyl variant, per Stereogum.
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Summary
Prince's previously unreleased 1995 track "Stone" is set for official release on the upcoming 'Timeless' compilation. The funky song, written by Sandra St. Victor, Tom Hammer, and Jules Van Even, features a heavy beat and buoyant bass, with lyrics comparing a lover's coldness to a heart of stone. It was recorded the same year Prince released 'The Gold Experience.'
Key quotes
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Prince could make even a stolid metaphor comparing a lover's coldness to an inanimate rock sound funky
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