We've updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Do Unto Others

by I believe in my mess

supported by
Joeri lans
Joeri lans thumbnail
henkjan
henkjan thumbnail
simon23winter
simon23winter thumbnail
ian smith
ian smith thumbnail
Graham Duff
Graham Duff thumbnail
Michael Bradley
Michael Bradley thumbnail
andyjl1964
andyjl1964 thumbnail
jonny26
jonny26 thumbnail
lincolnjefferson
lincolnjefferson thumbnail
stephen mower
stephen mower thumbnail
parthian9
parthian9 thumbnail
Tinca
Tinca thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      €5 EUR  or more

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Limited edition of 200 copies.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Do Unto Others via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days

      €12 EUR or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Includes unlimited streaming of Do Unto Others via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 1 day

      €7 EUR

     

1.
(These are) The Messages 05:26
2.
Do Unto Others 06:48
buy track
3.
It's Amazing 03:49
buy track
4.
Killing Time 04:13
5.
Won't Be Long 04:38
6.
Oh Boy! 02:56
buy track
7.
Always Careful 04:22
8.
Slapped By Poetry 03:53
9.
It Makes You Mad 05:19
10.
Hear You Calling 05:49
buy track

about

- "Amster-Goddamn! I Believe In My Mess have only come up with a great sonic nugget" (BBC Ulster/MB Record Show - Michael Bradley)
- "One of the best albums of the week" (Trouw - Klaas Knooihuizen)
- "I am very taken by the album" (BBC Radio 6 - Gideon Coe)
- "Do Unto Others is a colorful mix of hard, soft, harmony, chaos, cheerfulness and crisis. However, it never gets too heavy, the band always sounds entertaining in its own way.” (Written In Music - Edwin Hofman)
- "Ten great sounding tracks" (Muziscene - Wim du Mortier)
- “It’s like musical play-doh, do look them up” (BBC Radio 6 Recommends – Steve Lamacq).
- "A sensational debut LP by an inventive duo. Also works great as an antidepressant." (Opduvel - Gert Derkx)
- "My favorite album of 2020" (It's Sooo Different - Berend Dubbe)

Do Unto Others
debut album from I Believe In My Mess

Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you. This "Golden Rule", already found in the teachings of Confucius (551-478 BC), is an important principle in almost every world religion. Apparently this rule appeals to many people.

It is a reasonable assumption that most people would want to be treated with kindness, consideration, and respect. If people would apply the same standards to others as they would want for themselves - treating others with kindness and respect - the world would be a better place to live in.

The Golden Rule is of course at odds with reality. Does the Rule still have value in the present time, which is, as some have it, characterized by an ever-increasing individualism, egoism and rudeness? Reciprocity in particular is under pressure. One seems to expect kindness and respect from the other, while this does not have to be shown to another in return. Perhaps the Golden Rule is in effect little more than a desire of how people might interact.

Ultimately, everything you do resonates with something else. This is, inevitability, the starting point for this album. Do Unto Others is about behavior towards others, about doing good to someone else, making other people happy, about sharing love and knowledge, about expressing opinions, imposing opinions, having a big mouth, about racism, oppression and the despair that this will never will stop.
But it is also about withdrawing oneself and avoiding confrontation with the other. Don't do unto others. About doing nothing, because you know how life works anyway, about boredom, about shyness, and about waiting until everything is over. It won't be long!

We continue to hope that the Golden Rule will eventually prevail over all time's cynicism. Because in the end I Believe In My Mess, like everyone else, wants the world to treat them kindly and respectfully, just like I Believe In My Mess treats the world kindly and respectfully with the release of this wonderful album.

credits

released November 13, 2020

Sounds and dubs by I Believe In My Mess.

Songs by Frank van Praag & Geert de Groot, except Slapped By Poetry, by Van Praag, De Groot & Henk Jonkers. Hear You Calling by Van Praag, De Groot, Marcel Peetoom & Robert Lagendijk.

Geert de Groot: bass guitars, guitars & synths.
Frank van Praag: rhythms, guitars, synths & vocals.

Henk Jonkers: drum noise on Slapped By Poetry.
Susanne Linssen: violin on Won’t Be Long.
Lucie van Praag: backing vocals on Hear You Calling & Slapped By Poetry.
Edy Blom: handclaps on almost every song.
The_semen_incident: sample of tremolo guitar on It’s Makes You Mad.

Produced, recorded & mixed by Frank van Praag at Messy Sound Studio, Amsterdam.
Mastering by Pete Maher Mastering, London.
Graphic Design by Robert Muda van Hamel, Spacebar.

Thank you, Mark Meeuwenoord, Jim Remers, Robert Muda van Hamel, Henk Jonkers, Susanne Linssen, Edy Blom, Pete Maher, Scram C Baby, Marcel Peetoom, Robert Lagendijk, Bob, Carol, Ted & Alice, Tony Allen†, Tim Weller, Excelsior Recordings, Marieke, Joline, Lucie, Sylvie, Milo, & Nina.

All respect due to King Tubby and his honourable disciples for re-inventing modern music.

I Believe In My Mess at the controls.

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

I believe in my mess image

I believe in my mess Amsterdam, Netherlands

The messy world of this Amsterdam-based duo is rooted in classic pop, indie & electronic music, and informed by dub, krautrock & psychedelic.
An experience in musical freedom!

contact / help

Contact I believe in my mess

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

I believe in my mess recommends:

If you like I believe in my mess, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Ivan Ave joins the show to discuss his recent release, "All Season Gear".

 listen now