Invader Volume 1

Background

The fourth extended play from the New Zealand Christian hip hop group is entitled Invader Volume 1, and it was released by BEC Recordings on 25 February 2014.

Critical reception

Invader Volume 1 garnered generally positive reception from the nine music critics to review the album. At CCM Magazine, Matt Conner rated the album three stars out of five, stating that "they hit their exact target." Sarah Fine of New Release Tuesday rated the album four stars out of five, writing that the band "continues to push boundaries" on a release which "is an impressive collection of tunes well worth your time and attention." At Jesus Freak Hideout, John DiBiase rated the album four stars out of five, saying that the release "is a great new entry into the Rapture Ruckus catalog." David Jeffries of AllMusic rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, observing how it is "Good times, even if fans expecting the usual Ruckus are bound to be thrown." At Indie Vision Music, Sara Walz rated the album four stars out of five, calling it "A solid release." Bryce Cooley of ChristCore rated the album three stars out of five, remarking that "Even I, in my overall disdain for this album, found my head bobbing almost involuntarily." At CM Addict, David Bunce rated the album four stars out of five, noting that with this release "Rapture Ruckus is beginning to up their game." Angel Journey of Jesus Wired rated the album an eight out of ten stars, stating that "This first EP is anthem heavy, indeed, and does not fail to deliver huge tracks that are sure to get your granny fist pumping." At The Christian Music Review Blog, Dominic Marchica rated the album three stars out of five, observing that this EP "should not go unnoticed."

Commercial performance

For the Billboard charting week of 22 March 2014, Invader Volume 1 was the No. 61 most sold album in the entirety of the United States via the Billboard 200 and it was the No. 6 most sold album in the Christian category by the Christian Albums charting. Also, the album was the No. 13 most sold album on the Top Rock Albums chart, and on the Alternative Albums chart it was the No. 10 most sold. The album was the No. 11 most sold on the Independent Albums chart.