IMHO, "As the Dark Wave Swells" by the Bambi Molesters is far better with horns than without. So are all their songs. Give "Adios Sancho" by Los Coronas a listen and imagine it without horns. Admittedly these are not your typical surf bands. YMMV.
—This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.