Top tracks — play these first
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Statement of Intent — This track encapsulates the band's ethos with its infectious energy and clever wordplay, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Girl Star — Combining upbeat melodies with tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this song showcases Bis's knack for creating catchy hooks that remain memorable.
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Ninja Hi Skool — With its rapid-fire delivery and playful themes, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend humor with musicality in a way that's distinctly theirs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic bursts of fun
- playful experimentation and creativity
- quick tracks for spontaneous listening
- youthful exuberance throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer immersive experiences
- seek deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1998, Intendo was Bis's second studio album, following their debut, The New Transistor Heroes. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from underground cult favorites to more mainstream recognition within the Scottish pop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chvrches· La Roux· Tegan and Sara
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grand Royal With Cheese (intro) 0:29
- 2 Statement of Intent 2:46
- 3 Girl Star 3:31
- 4 Clockwork Punk 2:47
- 5 Famous (demo) 2:47
- 6 Ninja Hi Skool 1:51
- 7 Kid Cut (demo) 2:08
- 8 Automatic Freestyle 2:27
- 9 I’ll Get You Back 1:07
- 10 Cookie Cutter Kid / Grand Royal With Cheese (outro) 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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