According to frontman, Attila Pataky, "Művek" has also come to represent the band's "labor intensive" work ethic and prolific approach to songwriting, recording and touring.

Edda's catchy, melodic rock tunes and touching power ballads initially focused on social and emotional life of youth, love, anxiety and alienation.

Themes later transitioned to issues dealing with sexuality, spirituality, cultural heritage, national identity, and in general, uncertainties and predicaments of contemporary Hungarian society amidst shifting political, social and economic landscapes.

Initially performing under the name Griff, the band months later switched to Edda (taken from the title of books of prose and poetry of Old Norse mythologies).

Pataky was the only member whose intent to pursue music as a full-time career, aimed to vigorously elevate the band to a professional level.

1977 arrived and with the intent to shape Edda Művek into a prominent rock band, Pataky recruited accomplished musicians from around Miskolc, including a new song-writing partner and lead guitarist, Istvan Slamovits.

The band recorded its first single (Minden Sarkon Álltam Már / Álom) in 1979, and the eponymous debut album: "Edda Művek 1."

Alfonz Barta left for Switzerland never to return and there were further replacements among musicians with bass guitarist and drummer positions changing.

He left for Norway with László Fortuna (the only other band member from the original Edda lineup), Péter Csomós, and Endre Csillag in 1984.

Engaging in a vigorous touring schedule the band played numerous venues and some unusual places that included a steel factory and correctional facilities.

Occasionally, past members of Edda's classic line-up (1980-1984 era) also make guest appearances and perform alongside the band, an indication of Pataky's reconciliation with old bandmates over the years.

More than 5 million units sold in Europe Note: Initially, albums, Pataky-Slamovits, Karaoke and the compilation, Kölyköd Voltam, have not been categorized as official Edda Művek recordings at the time of their release.