Meghaltunk

Meghaltunk is an album by the Hungarian post-rock band Ossian, released in 2001. The album was recorded in 2000 at the 20/20 Studio in Budapest. Ossian's fifth studio album, it marks a shift towards a more experimental and darker sound.

The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense and emotional soundscapes. The band's guitarist and founding member, Balázs Pándi, described the album's themes as "loss, mortality, and the search for identity".

Meghaltunk features long, instrumental pieces that showcase Ossian's use of distorted guitars, electronic elements, and intricate instrumental work. The album's mood veers from introspective and melancholic to chaotic and unsettling.

Ossian is a highly influential band in the Hungarian and wider European post-rock scene, and Meghaltunk is considered one of their most groundbreaking works. The album's sound has been described as a fusion of post-rock, ambient, and dark jazz elements.

Music critics have noted that the album's themes are heavily influenced by Hungarian literature and philosophy, particularly the works of Lajos Parti Nagy and Sándor Kányádi. The title of the album, which translates to "we have died" in English, suggests a narrative of loss and remembrance.

Meghaltunk has been re-released on multiple formats since its initial release, including CD and vinyl. It remains a highly regarded work in the post-rock genre, praised for its emotional intensity and sonic experimentation.