Mess is the second studio album by Australian melodic punk/alternative rock band The Hard Aches, released on 13 April 2018 by Anchorhead Records.

[6] In March 2018, the band released "Happy", the second single from the album, which features guest vocals from Camp Cope vocalist/guitarist Georgia "Maq" McDonald.

[8] The band kicked off their album tour the same day Mess released, performing seven shows nationally.

[12] Beat Magazine gave the album a positive review and said: "shining with raw honesty, The Hard Aches prove that they’ve found their unique rhythm.

"[13] Hysteria Magazine were less enthused, stating "The Hard Aches deliver in skillful songwriting but their minimal instrumentation doesn’t quite satisfy".