Artificial Intelligence (EP)

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Artificial Intelligence
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EP by
Tom Cardy
Released6 August 2021
Recorded2021
StudioTom Cardy's home studio (Sydney, Australia)
GenreComedy
Length26:23
LabelTom Cardy (independent)
ProducerTom Cardy
Tom Cardy chronology
Artificial Intelligence
(2021) 		Big Dumb Idiot
(2022)
Singles from Artificial Intelligence
  1. "Mixed Messages"
    Released: 30 July 2021

Artificial Intelligence is the debut extended play[a] by Australian comedian and musician Tom Cardy, released independently on 6 August 2021. Solely written and produced by Cardy himself, the EP features guest appearances from fellow comedian Julia Robertson and former Sticky Fingers guitarist Taras Hrubij-Piper, and was supported by the lead single "Mixed Messages".

Artificial Intelligence received spotlight rotation on Australian youth broadcaster Triple J and debuted at number 40 on the ARIA Albums Chart, becoming his debut chart appearance in the process.

Background and release

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Cardy rose to prominence throughout 2020 and 2021 by posting videos on TikTok and performing "Song Sequels" for Triple J's Drive program, Hobba & Hing.[1] He subsequently began working on an EP in his home studio throughout July 2021,[3] later naming it Artificial Intelligence.[1]

Artificial Intelligence was released on 6 August 2021,[4] before subsequently being released on vinyl on 1 November.[2] The cover artwork was designed by Marie Jo Tucholski.[1]

Recording

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Artificial Intelligence was recorded during July 2021 in Cardy's home studio.[3] Cardy solely wrote, produced, and mixed the EP himself.[5]

Composition

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Artificial Intelligence incorporates elements of comedy music.[6][7]

Promotion

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Artificial Intelligence was supported by the lead single, "Mixed Messages", which was released as Cardy's debut single on 30 July 2021.[8] On 12 August 2021, Cardy appeared on Triple J's Drive program, Hobba & Hing, to discuss and promote the EP.[1]

Critical reception

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Triple J's Claire Bracken referred to the album as a collection of "classics".[1]

Commercial performance

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On 11 August 2021, ARIA released their mid-week chart report, which stated that Artificial Intelligence was expected to debut within the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[9] On 13 August, the EP debuted and peaked at number 40 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 16 August.[10][11] The following week, it fell into the lower fifty.[12] On 16 August, the EP was added to spotlight rotation on Australian youth broadcaster Triple J.[13] On 23 January 2022, Cardy had two entries from Artificial Intelligence feature in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2021—"H.Y.C.Y.BH" at number 11 and "Mixed Messages" at number 17;[14] this marked Cardy's debut appearance in a Hottest 100.[15]

Track listing

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All tracks are written and produced by Tom Cardy, except where noted.[5]

Artificial Intelligence track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Why Am I Anxious" 1:50
2."Future of Mankind" 1:42
3."Business Man" (featuring Julia Robertson) 3:02
4."Mixed Messages" 2:24
5."Monster Truck (Don't Touch My)" (featuring Julia Robertson) 2:30
6."H.Y.C.Y.BH" 2:40
7."Carol Brown" (Flight of the Conchords cover; featuring Julia Robertson)
3:22
8."Big Breakfast" 1:55
9."Read Between the Lines" 3:01
10."Artificial Intelligence" (featuring Julia Robertson and Taras Hrubij-Piper) 3:57
Total length:26:23

Personnel

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Adapted from the EP's liner notes.[5]

  • Tom Cardy – writing, instruments, vocals (1–10)

Other musicians

  • Julia Robertson – extra vocals (3, 5, 7, 10)[b]
  • Taras Hrubij-Piper – extra vocals (10)[b]

Charts

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Chart performance for Artificial Intelligence
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] 40

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Artificial Intelligence
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 6 August 2021
Tom Cardy (independent) [16]
Australia 1 November 2021 LP Tom Cardy (independent) [2]

Notes

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  1. ^ Whilst some sources describe Artificial Intelligence as an album,[1] Cardy's official merchandise refer to it as an extended play.[2]
  2. ^ a b Whilst the liner notes do not credit either Robertson or Hrubij-Piper on specific tracks, Bandcamp lists the tracks both of them are credited on.[16]

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