Right… take a moment, yeah? Because this one hits straight in the chest.
Ten years after the world lost the one and only Prince, a previously unreleased track titled ‘With This Tear’ has surfaced — and honestly, it feels like the man’s reached through time just to remind us who we’re dealing with.
And spoiler alert… he’s still untouchable. 👑🔥
🕯️ A DECADE WITHOUT THE PURPLE ONE
Back in 2016, the music world lost one of its most electrifying, genre-smashing icons. Whether you knew him for the funk, the rock, the soul, or just that outrageous swagger — Prince wasn’t just an artist… he was an entire universe wrapped in lace, riffs, and pure attitude.
Fast forward ten years, and the vault (because OF COURSE there’s a vault… this is Prince we’re talking about) cracks open once again.
And what spills out?
Emotion. Raw, unfiltered, spine-tingling emotion.
🎧 ‘WITH THIS TEAR’ – WHAT’S THE VIBE?
Early reactions? Mate… this isn’t just a curiosity track. This is proper Prince magic.
‘With This Tear’ reportedly leans into that soulful, aching side of his sound — the kind that sneaks up on you, wraps around your throat, and refuses to let go. Think late-night headphones, lights off, full emotional damage kind of tune.
We’re talking:
- 💔 Heartbreak dripping from every note
- 🎹 Minimal, haunting instrumentation
- 🎤 Vocals that feel like they’re aimed directly at your soul
It’s the kind of track that reminds you Prince didn’t just write music… he felt it harder than most of us feel reality.
🎸 THE LEGACY THAT WON’T QUIT
Let’s be honest — most artists fade into nostalgia after they’re gone.
Prince? Nah. Not happening.
From funk bangers to face-melting guitar solos, the man built a catalogue that still sounds fresher than half the stuff dropping today. And moments like this — unreleased gems seeing the light of day — prove just how deep that well goes.
There’s something almost mythical about it now:
👉 Songs we’ve never heard
👉 Stories we’re still discovering
👉 A legacy that refuses to sit still
🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS (AND WHY IT HITS HARD)
Anniversaries like this always bring reflection, but dropping a track like ‘With This Tear’ right now?
That’s powerful.
It’s not just about nostalgia — it’s about connection.
It reminds us that music doesn’t disappear when the artist does. It lingers. It evolves. It finds new ears, new hearts, new moments to hit just right.
And for fans — old and new — this is like getting a message from the past that still feels painfully relevant.
🔥 FINAL RIFF
Ten years gone… and still delivering goosebumps.
That’s not normal artist behaviour.
That’s legend status.
So yeah — if you haven’t heard ‘With This Tear’ yet, do yourself a favour:
Stick it on.
Turn it up.
Let it hit.
Because even now, a decade later… Prince is still out here breaking hearts and blowing minds.
💬 RIFF REPORT SAYS:
Legends don’t fade. They just get louder over time. 🤘💜
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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