Recorded with Sean Genockey at Peter Gabriel's 'Real World Studios' and Genockey's own 'Blackdog Studio' in Worcester Park, iko had made the album they'd always dreamed of making. The presence of their hometown Exeter can be felt throughout the fibres of the new record. From the Odeon cinema steps where Kieran discussed love with his friend Erica to the hills of Dartmoor in the heart-warming closer 'Once More, With Feeling' the journey of ‘Ludo Says Hi’ is both emotional and grounded in real people. A grown up album, proud of its post-rock roots, the early influences of The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins and Neil Young can be heard with honourable tips of the hats.
Iko combine that rare ability to mix sensitivity with bite and as such ‘Ludo Says Hi’ with its messy nights out, airport departure lounge regrets and desperate search for light hits both the head and the heart at once and leaves an echo long after it has been heard.