What makes The Gereg by The Hu notable?

The Gereg garnered international attention, debuting at number one on the Billboard World Albums chart and earning praise from major publications like Rolling Stone. Its unique blend of cultural sounds and heavy metal has influenced a resurgence of interest in Mongolian music worldwide. Released on September 13, 2019, The Gereg is The Hu's debut studio album following their breakthrough EP, Songs of War. This album solidified their unique fusion of traditional Mongolian music with modern rock elements, establishing them as significant figures in the global folk metal scene.

Who is The Gereg for?

The Gereg works well if you're into steady immersive listening experience, epic emotional storytelling journey and rich atmospheric soundscapes.

How many songs are on The Gereg?

The Gereg has 9 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

The Gereg

The Hu · 2019

47 min · 9 tracks · folk rock

Mongolian throat singing intertwines with heavy guitar riffs, creating a sound that is both ancient and contemporary.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Wolf Totem — This track features powerful throat singing paired with driving percussion, encapsulating The Hu's signature sound while addressing themes of strength and resilience.
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Yuve Yuve Yu — A vibrant blend of traditional instruments and modern rock, this song explores themes of identity and heritage, making it a standout anthem for cultural pride.
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The Great Chinggis Khaan — This homage to Mongolia's historical figure combines epic storytelling with dynamic instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to merge history with contemporary sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

69 /100

Alpine

Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The Gereg effectively fuses traditional Mongolian sounds with rock, creating a distinctive and engaging listening experience.

What we noticed

Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of folk traditions.
The pacing varies, with tracks like 'Wolf Totem' maintaining high energy, while others like 'The Legend of Mother Swan' slow down for introspection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady immersive listening experience
epic emotional storytelling journey
rich atmospheric soundscapes
dynamic peaks and valleys

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on September 13, 2019, The Gereg is The Hu's debut studio album following their breakthrough EP, Songs of War. This album solidified their unique fusion of traditional Mongolian music with modern rock elements, establishing them as significant figures in the global folk metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Korpiklaani· Finntroll· Eluveitie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Gereg 4:54
2 Wolf Totem 5:38
3 The Great Chinggis Khaan 4:32
4 The Legend of Mother Swan 5:25
5 Shoog Shoog 4:01
6 The Same 5:27
7 Yuve Yuve Yu 4:42
8 Shireg Shireg 5:47
9 Song of Women 7:16

What to play next

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