Exsonvaldes - Ninety Seconds to Midnight (2026) [Hi-Res]

The French indie rock band Exsonvaldes presents their sixth studio album, Ninety Seconds to Midnight, marking a definitive return to the "raw" and energetic alternative rock aesthetic of the 1990s. Following a twenty-five-year trajectory characterized by cult successes, a hiatus, and electronic experimentation, the trio has moved away from dense, cerebral production in favor of the explosive simplicity inspired by influences like Nirvana and Grandaddy. The album features collaborations with Troy Von Balthazar and Helena Miquel and is released via the prestigious V2 Records label.

While the musical foundation leans on nostalgia, the lyrical content is pointedly contemporary, addressing modern malaise, existential solitude, and global political or ecological threats. The title itself serves as a direct reference to the Doomsday Clock. Having refined their songwriting through various side projects, the members report a newfound creative fluidity, resulting in a work that balances sophisticated craftsmanship with the uninhibited power of fuzz-drenched guitars.

Tracklist:
1. Exsonvaldes - Paris Bruxelles
2. Exsonvaldes - Rockets
3. Exsonvaldes - Malaga
4. Exsonvaldes - Frontiers
5. Exsonvaldes - Tate (Like the Museum)
6. Exsonvaldes - Est-ce qu'on parle enfin de moi ?
7. Exsonvaldes - En Sentido Contrario
8. Exsonvaldes - French Keyboard
9. Exsonvaldes - Avant \ Avant
10. Exsonvaldes - Tired of Everything
11. Exsonvaldes - Abandoned Water Park