Designer Genes by Earth Libraries

A blast of proto-Alabama garage rock with a punk twist, The Invaders' "She's A Heartbreaker" is a rare gem from the early days of Dixie New Wave in Birmingham that still stands the test of time. Hard-charging, with sinewy strands of rhythm guitar leading the way, it remains something of a lost classic among the few local bands from the time traversing similar sonic terrain. The second of four tracks from their one and only release, the hilariously titled Designer Genes EP on Polyester Records, the group would slash and burn their way through Magic City clubs for only a few short years during the late-1970s and early-1980s, before fizzling out after several brief run-ins with a larger audience and the regional limitations that would ultimately be their undoing. More than just a band name, The Invaders was a statement of intention. And that intention was to divebomb the staid sounds of bar bands in Birmingham and break out into a wider world beyond the confines of the Southeast. That never happened, but maybe now it finally will, as we reintroduce this legendary band to the modern era over 40 years after they first introduced themselves on wax back in 1980.

Tracklist

1.	Rockin' in Boston	3:00

2.	She's A Heartbreaker	3:02

3.	Reita	3:12

4.	Under Submission	1:58

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released May 2, 2025

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