The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets
Los Straitjackets · 1995
39 min · 14 tracks · instrumental rock
A vibrant blend of surf rock and garage instrumentals infused with playful energy and vintage charm.
The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets is an album by Los Straitjackets, released in 1995. A vibrant blend of surf rock and garage instrumentals infused with playful energy and vintage charm. This album received critical acclaim for its energetic instrumentals and unique take on surf rock, contributing to the resurgence of instrumental music in the mid-90s. It helped position Los Straitjackets as key players in the genre, influencing a wave of like-minded bands and earning them a cult following. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets sound like?
A vibrant blend of surf rock and garage instrumentals infused with playful energy and vintage charm. Rooted in instrumental rock.
What makes The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets by Los Straitjackets notable?
This album received critical acclaim for its energetic instrumentals and unique take on surf rock, contributing to the resurgence of instrumental music in the mid-90s. It helped position Los Straitjackets as key players in the genre, influencing a wave of like-minded bands and earning them a cult following. When 'The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets' was released in 1995, Los Straitjackets were establishing themselves as a prominent force in the instrumental rock scene following their debut album in 1994. This release marked their second album, showcasing their signature sound while solidifying their identity as a band that embraced retro influences.
How many songs are on The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets?
The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets has 14 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Fury! Standout 2:11
- 2 G‐Man Standout 3:19
- 3 Straitjacket 3:50
- 4 Jetty Motel Standout 2:33
- 5 Carhop 2:14
- 6 Caveman 2:47
- 7 Tailspin 4:06
- 8 University Blvd. 2:52
- 9 Gatecrusher 2:04
- 10 Itchy Chicken 2:43
- 11 Della Street 3:59
- 12 Calhoun Surf 1:53
- 13 Rampage 2:28
- 14 Lynxtail 2:51
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 53 sec
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