This Mess

This Mess is the debut single by Australian band Wolf & Cub, released from their first album, Vessels. The track was featured as iTunes' "Single of the Week" in the first week of August 2006, introducing the band's psychedelic-funk style to a wider audience.^[1]

"This Mess"
Single by Wolf & Cub
from the album Vessels
B-side	"The Death Rattle Shakes", "Chameleon and the Snakes"
Released	March 13, 2007
Genre	Psychedelic, funk
Length	12:03
Label	4AD Remote Control
Songwriter(s)	Joel Byrne
Producer(s)	Tony Doogan, Matt Hills, Wolf & Cub
Wolf & Cub singles chronology
"This Mess" (2007) "March of Clouds" (2007)

Track listing

iTunes cover.

CD

BAD 2715CD
1. "This Mess" – 3:52
2. "The Death Rattle Shakes" – 4:29
3. "Chameleon and the Snakes" – 3:42

7" Vinyl

AD 2715
1. "This Mess" – 3:52
2. "The Death Rattle Shakes" – 4:29

iTunes

1. "This Mess" (single edit) – 3:06

Music video

Joel Byrne in "This Mess".

Wolf & Cub's music video for "This Mess" employs kaleidoscopic editing techniques to complement the song's psychedelic sound. The visual symmetry reflects the band's use of dual drummers, creating a mirrored effect that enhances the song's dynamic rhythm.^[2]