Straitjacket Fits
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: New Zealand
- Born: 1986 in Dunedin, New Zealand
- Active: 1986 - 1994
Biography
Straitjacket Fits were a Dunedin, New Zealand alternative rock band formed in 1986 by Shayne Carter, John Collie and David Wood, with Andrew Brough joining in 1987. Leading the #Flying Nun# label's Dunedin sound second wave, they released the 'Life in One Chord' EP and three studio albums, 'Hail', 'Melt' and 'Blow', before splitting in 1994. They entered the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Straitjacket Fits Discography
- Hail (1988) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- Melt (1990) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Straitjacket Fits (1998) - Compilation
Members
- Shayne Carter - vocals, guitar (1986–1994)
- John Collie - drums (1986–1994)
- David Wood - bass (1986–1994)
- Andrew Brough - guitar, vocals (1987–1991)