On Human Herds, UUHAI reflect on both their roots and modern society, delivering a powerful plea to everyone, everywhere, wrapped up in a heartfelt love letter to their homeland_all in Mongolian language. UUHAI put themselves in the position of perceptive tour guides of the Far East. Following a tone-setting, appropriately atmospheric intro is the title track, "Human Herds". A galloping hard rock anthem calling upon the forefathers, it offers first colorful descriptions of nature's beauty along with the urge to take better care of weeping Mother Earth instead of watching her destruction, delivered in haunting antiphony_the overarching theme of the album. "Uuhai" snarlingly tells the tale of how Mongolia historically drew its strength from said connection with its surroundings, dispersing both evil spirits and other nations. It culminates in the band chanting their name, which translates to a common battle cry for good fortune_which European fans will have a chance to join in on during the upcoming tour. Sweeping "Khar Khulz" offers passages to sing along with and simultaneously conjures up images in your mind that will have you booking the next flight to Ulaanbaatar. Throughout their diverse first album, UUHAI show an imposing ability to both create intimate settings that have us witness age-old rituals and deliver catchy hits as a heavy rock troupe.