Artificial Intelligence (EP)

2021 EP by Tom Cardy

Artificial Intelligence

EP by

Tom Cardy

Released| 6 August 2021
Recorded| 2021
Studio| Tom Cardy's home studio (Sydney, Australia)
Genre| Comedy
Length| 26:23
Label| Tom Cardy (independent)
Producer| Tom Cardy
Tom Cardy chronology
|  | Artificial Intelligence
(2021)  | Big Dumb Idiot
(2022)

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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 listingNo.| Title| Writer(s)| Length

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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)|

* Bret McKenzie
* Jemaine Clement
* James Bobin

| 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

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Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] | 40

## Release history

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Release dates and formats for Artificial Intelligence Region  | Date  | Format(s)  | Label  | Ref.

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Various  | 6 August 2021  |

* Digital download
* streaming

| 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]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f Bracken, Claire (12 August 2021). "Song Sequels' Tom Cardy drops an album". Triple J. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
2. ^ a b c "Artificial Intelligence EP (Vinyl)". Band T-Shirts. 1 November 2021. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
3. ^ a b "This Aussie hitmaker going viral is sure to lift your spirits up". The Music. 16 July 2021. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
4. ^ "Artificial Intelligence by Tom Cardy on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
5. ^ a b c Artificial Intelligence (booklet). Tom Cardy. Tom Cardy. 2021.`{{cite AV media notes}}`: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
6. ^ Briscoe, Joe (5 January 2022). "Tom Cardy: Mixed Messages". David Reviews. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
7. ^ Jenke, Tyler (21 February 2022). "'I thought that after a month or two, my run would be over' – Tom Cardy on his viral rise to fame". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022. "I've always really appreciated the sort of people who don't listen to lyrics, because they can always appreciate something like comedy music without it ever getting old..."
8. ^ "Mixed Messages – Single by Tom Cardy on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
9. ^ Dale, Jessica (11 August 2021). "This 50 year old George Harrison album is probably going to land in the top 10 this week". The Music. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
10. ^ Connery, Tess (16 August 2021). "ARIA Charts: INXS make history, The Kid Laroi and Billie Eilish hold the top spots". Mediaweek. Archived from the original on 15 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
11. ^ "Billie Eilish holds ARIA Charts #1 album for second week with Happier Than Ever". Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 August 2021. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
12. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 August 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1642\. Australian Recording Industry Association. 23 August 2021. p. 4.
13. ^ "Get ready to hear a bucketload of new Aus music on Triple J this week". The Music. 16 August 2021. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
14. ^ Gwee, Karen (22 January 2022). "triple j Hottest 100 of 2021: here are all the songs in the countdown". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
15. ^ Newstead, Al (22 January 2022). "How Tom Cardy, TikTok musical comedy star, cracked the Hottest 100". Triple J. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
16. ^ a b "Artificial Intelligence by Tom Cardy". Bandcamp. 6 August 2021. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
17. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums for week of 16 August 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 August 2021. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.

## External links

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* Artificial Intelligence at Discogs

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