''Artificial Intelligence'' is the debut

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by Australian comedian and musician

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, released

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ly on 6 August 2021. Solely written and produced by Cardy himself, the EP features

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s from fellow comedian Julia Robertson and former

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guitarist Taras Hrubij-Piper, and was supported by the

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" Mixed Messages". ''Artificial Intelligence'' received spotlight

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on Australian youth broadcaster

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and debuted at number 40 on the

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, becoming his debut chart appearance in the process.

Background and release

Cardy rose to prominence throughout 2020 and 2021 by posting videos on

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and performing "Song Sequels" for

's Drive program, ''Hobba & Hing''. He subsequently began working on an EP in his

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throughout July 2021, later naming it ''Artificial Intelligence''. ''Artificial Intelligence'' was released on 6 August 2021, before subsequently being released on

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on 1 November. The

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work was designed by Marie Jo Tucholski.

Recording

''Artificial Intelligence'' was recorded during July 2021 in Cardy's

. Cardy solely wrote, produced, and mixed the EP himself.

Composition

''Artificial Intelligence'' incorporates elements of

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Promotion

''Artificial Intelligence'' was supported by the

, " Mixed Messages", which was released as Cardy's debut single on 30 July 2021. On 12 August 2021, Cardy appeared on Triple J's

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program, ''Hobba & Hing'', to discuss and promote the EP.

Critical reception

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

Commercial performance

On 11 August 2021,

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released their mid-week chart report, which stated that ''Artificial Intelligence'' was expected to debut within the top 20 on the

. On 13 August, the EP debuted and peaked at number 40 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the chart dated 16 August. The following week, it fell into the lower fifty. On 16 August, the EP was added to spotlight

on Australian youth broadcaster

. On 23 January 2022, Cardy had two entries from ''Artificial Intelligence'' feature in

's Hottest 100 of 2021—" H.Y.C.Y.BH" at number 11 and " Mixed Messages" at number 17; this marked Cardy's debut appearance in a Hottest 100.

Track listing

All tracks are written and produced by

, except where noted.

Personnel

Adapted from the EP's

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. *

– writing, instruments, vocals Other musicians * Julia Robertson – extra vocals * Taras Hrubij-Piper – extra vocals

Charts

Release history

Notes

References

External links

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