“My favourite Hungarian band to this day. Szűcs Krisztián is still active, I like his solo songs a lot.” Reddit · r/askhungary
Ratings/Rev. 2.83. 3. 3. - Tick Tock No Fear. 1995. 3.00. 3. 3. - Goal. 1997. 3.26. 5. 5. - Budapest Dolls. 1998. +1. 3.41. 16. 1. Rate Your Music Heaven Street Seven hometown, lineup, biography - Last.fm
Fans often remember the song as the soundtrack to the early 2000s alternative scene in Hungary.
The "story" behind (meaning "I'm sorry") by the Hungarian alternative rock band Heaven Street Seven (HS7) is one of a breakout hit that defined the "Golden Age" of Hungarian indie-pop. Released in 2000 as part of their first all-Hungarian album, Cukor , the song helped the band transition from a niche English-singing act to mainstream icons. The Song's Legacy
: Before 2000, HS7 primarily wrote in English to emulate their British influences (like Radiohead and REM). Cukor changed everything, and "Sajnálom," alongside "Hol van az a krézi srác?", became one of their most enduring hits, leading to the band winning the European Breakthrough Award at MIDEM in 2004.
“They were big for a while when this musical style, usually called Hungarian Alternative or just 'Alter,' enjoyed mainstream success.” Reddit · r/askhungary
The official music video for Sajnálom remains a nostalgic touchstone for the band's 20-year career, which concluded with their farewell in 2015. Heaven Street Seven discography - Rate Your Music