Artificial Intelligence (EP) explained

Artificial Intelligence
Type:EP
Artist:Tom Cardy
Cover:Artificial Intelligence by Tom Cardy.webp
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
Next Title:Big Dumb Idiot
Next Year:2022

Artificial Intelligence is the debut extended play 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

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, later naming it Artificial Intelligence.[1]

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

Recording

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

Composition

Artificial Intelligence incorporates elements of comedy music.[4] [5]

Promotion

Artificial Intelligence was supported by the lead single, "Mixed Messages", which was released as Cardy's debut single on 30 July 2021.[6] On 12 August 2021, Cardy appeared on Triple J's Drive program, Hobba & Hing, to discuss and promote the EP.[1]

Critical reception

Triple J's Claire Bracken referred to the album as a collection of "classics".[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.[7] On 13 August, the EP debuted and peaked at number 40 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 16 August.[8] [9] The following week, it fell into the lower fifty.[10] On 16 August, the EP was added to spotlight rotation on Australian youth broadcaster Triple J.[11] 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;[12] this marked Cardy's debut appearance in a Hottest 100.[13]

Track listing

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

Personnel

Adapted from the EP's liner notes.[14]

Other musicians

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] 40

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)Label
Various6 August 2021Tom Cardy (independent)[16]
Australia1 November 2021LPTom Cardy (independent)[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Song Sequels' Tom Cardy drops an album . . 12 August 2021 . 29 November 2021 . Bracken, Claire . https://web.archive.org/web/20210813063556/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/drive/song-sequels-tom-cardy-drops-an-album-artificial-intelligence/13494668/ . 13 August 2021 . live.
  2. Web site: Artificial Intelligence by Tom Cardy on Apple Music . . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210813070600/https://music.apple.com/au/album/artificial-intelligence/1578227001 . 13 August 2021 . live.
  3. Web site: This Aussie hitmaker going viral is sure to lift your spirits up . . 16 July 2021 . 1 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210716153548/https://themusic.com.au/news/good-news-roundup-july-16/QxZfV1ZZWFs/16-07-21/ . 16 July 2021 . live.
  4. Web site: Tom Cardy: Mixed Messages . David Reviews . 5 January 2022 . 3 March 2022 . Briscoe, Joe . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125093907/https://www.davidreviews.tv/Work/Tom_Cardy_Mixed_Messages/ . 25 January 2022 . live.
  5. Web site: 'I thought that after a month or two, my run would be over' – Tom Cardy on his viral rise to fame . . 21 February 2022 . 3 March 2022 . Jenke, Tyler . 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... . https://web.archive.org/web/20220221002417/https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/tom-cardy-interview-37261/ . 21 February 2022 . live.
  6. Web site: Mixed Messages – Single by Tom Cardy on Apple Music . . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211129093236/https://music.apple.com/au/album/mixed-messages-single/1578226928/ . 29 November 2021 . live.
  7. Web site: This 50 year old George Harrison album is probably going to land in the top 10 this week . . 11 August 2021 . 29 November 2021 . Dale, Jessica . https://web.archive.org/web/20210811081505/https://themusic.com.au/news/aria-mid-week-charts-george-harrison-all-things-must-pass-top-10/xJfc1tnY29o/11-08-21/ . 11 August 2021 . live.
  8. Web site: ARIA Charts: INXS make history, The Kid Laroi and Billie Eilish hold the top spots . . 16 August 2021 . 29 November 2021 . Connery, Tess . https://web.archive.org/web/20210815220311/https://www.mediaweek.com.au/aria-charts-the-kid-laroi-and-billie-eilish-hold-the-top-spots/ . 15 August 2021 . live.
  9. Web site: Billie Eilish holds ARIA Charts #1 album for second week with Happier Than Ever . . 13 August 2021 . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210813071621/https://www.aria.com.au/charts/news/billie-eilish-holds-aria-charts-1-album-for-second-week-with-happier-than-ever/ . 13 August 2021 . live.
  10. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 August 2021 . The ARIA Report . . 1642 . 4 . 23 August 2021.
  11. Web site: Get ready to hear a bucketload of new Aus music on Triple J this week . . 16 August 2021 . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211129100130/https://themusic.com.au/news/triple-j-adds-feature-album-holy-holy-spot-plays-lizzo-cardi-b-gretta-ray/C2kXHx4BAAM/16-08-21/ . 29 November 2021 . live.
  12. Web site: triple j Hottest 100 of 2021: here are all the songs in the countdown . . 22 January 2022 . 25 January 2022 . Gwee, Karen . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122140000/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/triple-j-hottest-100-of-2021-countdown-all-songs-3143296 . 22 January 2022 . live.
  13. Web site: How Tom Cardy, TikTok musical comedy star, cracked the Hottest 100 . . 22 January 2022 . 25 January 2022 . Newstead, Al . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122115926/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/how-tom-cardy-cracked-hottest-100-tiktok-musical-comedy-star/13724866/ . 22 January 2022 . live.
  14. Artificial Intelligence . . Tom Cardy . 2021 . booklet.
  15. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums for week of 16 August 2021 . . 13 August 2021 . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210813070515/https://www.aria.com.au/charts/albums-chart/2021-08-16/ . 13 August 2021 . live.
  16. Web site: Artificial Intelligence by Tom Cardy . . 6 August 2021 . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210803113349/https://tomcardy.bandcamp.com/album/artificial-intelligence/ . 3 August 2021 . live.
  17. Web site: Artificial Intelligence EP (Vinyl) . Band T-Shirts . 1 November 2021 . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805221528/https://tomcardy.bandtshirts.com.au/buy/tom-cardy/11682-artificial-intelligence-ep-vinyl/ . 5 August 2021 . live.

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