Review by Dave Anastasi

Having grown up in Philadelphia, Amoroso always meant one thing to me: rolls. Amoroso's is one of the oldest and most distinguished baking companies in Philadelphia, and are famous for having created the best sandwich roll on the planet. If you've eaten a cheesesteak at Jim's or Geno's in Philly, you've eaten an Amoroso. My mouth is watering right now just thinking about it.

However, since Wednesday night, Amoroso has taken on a new meaning with me.

I had been looking forward to seeing Apollo Sunshine in concert for quite some time, after hearing so many good things about their live shows. The last thing I expected was to be blown away by the opening act and unimpressed with the headliner.

The internet doesn't seem to know much about Amoroso (maybe we can change that), but I can tell you that they are a very promising Boston-based band. Their style of music is a bit difficult to pin down— it's instrumental, and it tip-toes the blurry lines between post rock, hard rock/metal, and progressive rock. They've got the atmosphere of Mogwai and Explosions In The Sky, the intensity of King Crimson, and the precision of Tool. Most importantly, they've got some serious talent. The bass and drums in particular are incredibly tight considering the complexity of the material they play.

If you're a fan of the post rock genre, and are looking for something a bit edgier, give Amoroso a try. You won't be disappointed.