Seraphina Lotkhamnga on February 26th, 2014

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The last time Portland psych-rock group Aan caught our attention, it involved a story about the Grim Reaper and roller coasters soundtracked by a rambunctious rollicking fun tune. Since then, they’ve released their full-length “Amor Ad Nauseum,” which has highlighted the quintet’s ability to also write beautifully rich songs such as “Daylight” and “Bubble Bath Pop.” Lead singer Bud Wilson sings with an impressive range and in a fervid manner no matter the the tempo while his bandmates Reese Lawhon, Jon Lewis, Patirick Phillips and Jeff Bond provide seductive and notably precise musicianship. Aan’s take on rock is almost hypnotically interesting since they don’t pigeonhole themselves or adhere to too many old rules. “Amor Ad Nauseum” is out via Party Damage.

||| Stream: “Daylight” and “Bubble Bath Pop”

||| Live: Aan plays March 4 at the Bootleg with Social Studies.

||| Watch: Check out their KYDJ-directed video for “Somewhere Sunshine” after the jump.

||| Previously: “Mystery Life”