Artificial Intelligence (EP)

Artificial Intelligence is the debut extended play[lower-alpha 1] 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 one single "Mixed Messages".

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

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

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] which became Artificial Intelligence.[1] The EP 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]

Promotion

Artificial Intelligence was supported by one single, "Mixed Messages", which was released as the lead single on 30 July 2021.[5] On 12 August 2021, Cardy appeared on Triple J's Drive program, Hobba & Hing, to discuss and promote the EP.[1]

Commercial performance

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.[6] On 13 August, the EP debuted and peaked at number 40 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 16 August.[7][8] The following week, it fell into the lower fifty.[9] On 16 August, the EP was added to spotlight rotation on Australian youth broadcaster Triple J.[10]

Track listing

All tracks are written and produced by Tom Cardy, except where noted.[11]

Artificial Intelligence track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Why Am I Anxious" 01:50
2."Future of Mankind" 01:42
3."Business Man" (featuring Julia Robertson) 03:02
4."Mixed Messages" 02:24
5."Monster Truck (Don't Touch My)" (featuring Julia Robertson) 02:30
6."H.Y.C.Y.BH" 02:40
7."Carol Brown" (Flight of the Conchords cover; featuring Julia Robertson)
03:22
8."Big Breakfast" 01:55
9."Read Between the Lines" 03:01
10."Artificial Intelligence" (featuring Julia Robertson and Taras Hrubij-Piper) 03:57
Total length:26:23

Personnel

Adapted from the EP's liner notes.[11]

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

Other musicians

Charts
Chart performance for Artificial Intelligence
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] 40

Release history
Release dates and formats for Artificial Intelligence
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 6 August 2021
Tom Cardy (independent) [12]
Australia 1 November 2021 LP Tom Cardy (independent) [2]

Notes
  1. Whilst some sources describe Artificial Intelligence as an album,[1] Cardy's official merchandise refer to it as an extended play.[2]
  2. 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.[12]

References
  1. 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. "Artificial Intelligence EP (Vinyl)". Band T-Shirts. 1 November 2021. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  3. "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. "Mixed Messages – Single by Tom Cardy on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. "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 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  9. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 August 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1642. Australian Recording Industry Association. 23 August 2021. p. 4.
  10. "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.
  11. Artificial Intelligence (booklet). Tom Cardy. Tom Cardy. 2021.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. "Artificial Intelligence by Tom Cardy". Bandcamp. 6 August 2021. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  13. "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.
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