Hun (album)
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 24 July 2026 | |||
| Studios | Nature Sound Studio, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | |||
| Genre | Folk metal | |||
| Length | 51:05 | |||
| Languages | Mongolian, English | |||
| Label | Better Noise | |||
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| The Hu chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Hun | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 7.5/10[1] |
| Distorted Sound Mag | 7/10[2] |
| Kerrang! | 4/5[3] |
| Metal Hammer |    [4] |
Hun (Human in Mongolian)[5] is the third studio album by the Mongolian folk metal band the Hu, released by Better Noise Music on 24 July 2026. Six songs were showcased from the album ahead of its full release; the lead single "Lost Soul", along with five other promotional songs and singles "The Real You", "The Men", "Warrior Chant", "Grey Hun", and "Horsemen".
Background and recording
[edit]On 23 January 2026, The Hu released their first promotional single "The Real You".[6][7] On 20 March 2026, they released two more promotional singles "The Men" and "Warrior Chant".[8] The Hu announced their third studio album, Hun, on 20 May 2026 as well as the release of the lead single "Lost Soul" featuring Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More.[9][10] On 26 June 2026, they released the fourth promotional single "Grey Hun".[11][12] On 24 July 2026, they released the studio album Hun and the album's fifth and final promotional single "Horsemen".[13][5]
As with their previous studio albums, Hun was recorded at Nature Sound Studio in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.[14]
Track listing
[edit]All songs are composed and produced by B. Dashdondog a.k.a. Dashka, except where indicated.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Warrior Chant" | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Lost Soul" (featuring Jonny Hawkins) | 4:23 |
| 3. | "The Men" | 3:41 |
| 4. | "Echoes of My Father" | 6:08 |
| 5. | "Shadow" | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Horsemen" | 4:35 |
| 7. | "Greed" | 5:01 |
| 8. | "The Real You" | 4:01 |
| 9. | "Grey Hun" | 3:50 |
| 10. | "Universe" | 8:43 |
| 11. | "Second Face" | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 51:05 | |
Personnel
[edit]The Hu
- B. Enkhsaikhan aka "Enkush" – gal morin khuur
- Ts. Galbadrakh aka "Gala" – ayanga morin khuur, throat singing
- G. Nyamjantsan aka "Jaya" – tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing
- N. Temuulen aka "Temka" – baigali tovshuur, programming
- A. Jambaldorj "Jamba" – Mongolian guitar
- B. Nyamdavaa "Davaa" – guitars, bass
- G. Odbayar "Odko" – drums
- M. Unumunkh "Unu" – hengereg percussion
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] | 43 |
| UK Album Downloads (Official Charts)[16] | 10 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[17] | 30 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts)[18] | 21 |
References
[edit]- ↑ Lawson, Dom. "Reviews - Hun". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Gilad, Itay (20 July 2026). "Album Review: Hun - The Hu". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Law, Sam (21 July 2026). "Album review: The Hu – Hun". Kerrang!. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Mills, Matt (23 July 2026). "The Hu: Hun album review". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- 1 2 "The Hu Release Third Album Hun And Unveil 'Horsemen' Video". Noise11.com. 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "Hear Mongolian folk-metal band THE HU's galloping new song "The Real You"". Revolver. 23 January 2026.
- ↑ ""Feel the overwhelming energy": The HU unleash new single, The Real You". Kerrang!. 23 January 2026.
- ↑ "The HU drop two new singles, The Men and Warrior Chant". Kerrang!. 20 March 2026.
- ↑ Lewry, Fraser (20 May 2026). "Mongolian sensations The Hu announce new album Hun". Louder. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ↑ "THE HU Announces New Album 'Hun'". Blabbermouth.net. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "THE HU Shares Music Video For 'Grey Hun' From Upcoming 'Hun' Album". Blabbermouth. 26 June 2026.
- ↑ "The HU's "Grey Hun" Music Video Arrives Online". Theprp.com. 25 June 2026.
- ↑ "The HU release new album 'HUN,' share "Horsemen" video". NextMosh. 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Albums Of The Week: The Hu". Tinntist. 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – The Hu – Hun". Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- The Hu official website
