Hail is the first LP album released in 1988 by New Zealand band, Straitjacket Fits.

Most of the songs on the album were credited to Shayne Carter/Straitjacket Fits, the exceptions being "Sparkle That Shines", "Take From The Years" and "Fabulous Things" (all Andrew Brough/Straitjacket Fits), and a cover of Leonard Cohen's song "So Long, Marianne".

This was the only cover version recorded on any of Straitjacket Fits' albums.

[1] Rip It Up described it as having "tidal waves of sweetly distorted guitar noise that spill over and around the vocal harmonies.

"[2] The title track and "Sparkle That Shines" were both released as singles from the album.