If the Spike Jonze 2009 adaptation of “Where the Wild Things Are” could be encapsulated into one musical album, Netherfriends “Barry and Sherry” would be it. The same rebellious, angsty, coming-of-age tone rings through on this album.

Maybe it’s the arrangement, the lyrics, or lead singer Shawn Rosenblatt’s wistful vocal accompaniment. I don’t know who or what’s to blame, but it seems to work.

The band’s professional journey began in Chicago in 2007. They describe their sound as “bastard-psych-pop-catchy.”

Yeah. Exactly. That’s how I meant to describe them a few sentences before.

The band’s debut album, “Calling You Out,” fused heavily layered arrangements with group sing-a-longs, spare pianos, synths, glockenspiels and other hard to place but familiar sounds. Their newest album is no different.

Building off of that first album in 2009, Netherfriends continues touring extensively across the country, which has helped build support for their follow up “Barry and Sherry.”

The first track on the album, “Bret Easton Ellis Novel,” blends synthetic sounds and guitar. It’s fast paced and makes you feel sort of like running away from home. It has a very coming-of-age sound, which makes me imagine teenagers sprawled across their beds dreaming of the day when they can finally leave their parents’ house.

“I’m Gonna Start” is similar in that it sticks to the teen-dream theme, but in a weird way it sounds more optimistic. The melodies are softer, lighter and more airy. But the lyrics definitely bite back.

“Everyone looks like a rock star/ and it’s pathetic/ and equally sad.”

I couldn’t agree more, Netherfriends.

Now, “It’s Too Early/ If it’s Gone… it’s Gone” sounds a little more folksy than the rest, however it seems to match the rest of the band’s whimsical, fairy tale sound. Certain parts of the melody are quite pretty.

I thought I was hearing a Coldplay song at the intro to “Lead You Through the Misty Fog of Milwaukee Ave.” You know what I’m talking about. Pianos, strings, cymbals. I have to admit, I got a little excited, because I still enjoy Coldplay - Chris Martin’s falsetto and all! This theme carried through the song, but the band managed to put their signature uniqueness to it.

“Live to One Hundred” is sort of one of those party songs that gets people up and dancing, drinking and mingling. It utilizes the group sing-a-longs described in the band’s earlier album. It seems to work and keeps the song interesting.

“Washed up 80’s TV Star” is interesting. It’s sort of the band’s ode to, well, washed-up 80’s TV stars.  All right, it’s a little more than that. It’s a song about anyone who is unsatisfied because they have become someone they’ve always hated - whether it be “the man,” a yuppie, or a sell out. The band also cleverly incorporates what sounds like clips from an 80’s television show. Who shot J.R., indeed!

Netherfriends will play in Seattle Aug. 23 at Sunset Tavern and Sept. 12 at Rendezvous/JewelBox Theater.