{"product_id":"k-west-first-invasion","title":"K.West – First Invasion","description":"\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"vc6edw\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"78\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eK. West – First Invasion\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eReleased in 1980, First Invasion is the debut album from British hard rock outfit K. West, delivering a powerful blend of melodic hard rock, AOR, and New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) influences. Combining memorable hooks, driving guitar riffs, and polished musicianship, the album captures the energy and optimism of the early 1980s British rock scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eBalancing radio-friendly melodies with hard-hitting rock arrangements, \u003cem data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eFirst Invasion\u003c\/em\u003e offers a collection of songs that appeal to fans of both classic rock and the emerging melodic metal movement. Strong vocals, twin-guitar harmonies, and catchy choruses make this an overlooked gem from the era, worthy of rediscovery by collectors of British rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThe album opens with the energetic Running With The Night, immediately establishing its melodic rock credentials. Do It Right Now and Never Again continue with infectious hooks and driving rhythms, while Dreamer adds a more atmospheric edge. Side A closes with Away From You, a melodic rock anthem showcasing the band's songwriting strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eSide B begins with a spirited cover of Gimme Some Lovin', giving the Spencer Davis Group classic a harder rock treatment. I'm Just A Loser and Put You Down maintain the album's blend of catchy choruses and powerful guitar work before the heavier Bloodsuckers introduces a darker, more aggressive sound. The album concludes with Heavy On My Love, a strong melodic finale that leaves a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eA hidden treasure for fans of classic British hard rock, melodic rock, and NWOBHM, First Invasion remains a rewarding discovery for collectors seeking quality albums beyond the genre's biggest names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1hvk5cb\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"588teu\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eRunning With The Night – 3:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s1huo7\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eDo It Right Now – 3:51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pda562\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eNever Again – 3:46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19gr3u0\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eDreamer – 3:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wiufix\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eAway From You – 3:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lkri0y\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eGimme Some Lovin' – 3:08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sy6hvd\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eI'm Just A Loser – 3:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1shhqm8\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003ePut You Down – 3:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e95i9u\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eBloodsuckers – 4:22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4vgmoy\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eHeavy On My Love – 4:07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Mausoleum Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812698181974,"sku":"SKULL 8318","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_20d72ac6-be28-4d99-a65a-fc577dc34df4.jpg?v=1784978916","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/k-west-first-invasion","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}