Los Straitjackets - The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets

The debut that set the tone.

The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets introduces the band fully formed. Sharp, clean surf tones, tight arrangements, and a modern edge that set them apart from the start.

Tracks like “Fury” and “Itchy Chicken” still hold up as live staples, capturing the energy and precision that would define the band for decades. It is classic surf at its core, but with a punch and clarity that helped bring the sound into a new era.

This reissue brings back a long out-of-print release, making it accessible again for both longtime fans and new listeners.

Why We Carry It

A modern surf essential. This is where Los Straitjackets begin, and it still sounds just as fresh. A strong entry point into one of the most consistent bands in the genre.

For fans of: The Ventures, Dick Dale, The Surfrajettes, modern surf instrumentals, reverb-driven guitar