New Haven, Connecticut-based trio Bilge Rat’s second full length Pal finds the band continuing to scrape away at the bottom of the barrel to reveal murky and desolate places. Now a three piece, Bilge Rat sound dangerously locked in with a sharpened focus.

Bilge Rat is a strong and dynamic document of a band overflowing with ideas. It’s a strong first step forward for the power trio, who possess the kinetic energy and willingness to put their bold ideas into practice.