Greetings from Timbuk 3
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Greetings from Timbuk 3 was the debut album
from Timbuk 3
. The album contains their only charting single, "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
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Album
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Timbuk 3
Timbuk3 was an American post-punk band which released six original studio albums between 1986 and 1995 that were produced by Derrick Vedrani. They are most well known for their Top 20 single "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"...
. The album contains their only charting single, "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
"The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" is a song by Timbuk3. It is the opening track from their debut album, Greetings from Timbuk 3. It was released by I.R.S. Records in 1986. The song made the Top 20 in the United States and The United Kingdom .- Background :The inspiration for the song,...
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Track listing
All songs were written by Pat MacDonald, except where noted. CopyrightCopyright
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- "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear ShadesThe Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" is a song by Timbuk3. It is the opening track from their debut album, Greetings from Timbuk 3. It was released by I.R.S. Records in 1986. The song made the Top 20 in the United States and The United Kingdom .- Background :The inspiration for the song,...
" – 3:21 - "Life is Hard" – 4:08
- "Hairstyles and Attitudes" – 2:51
- "Facts About Cats" – 3:16
- "I Need You" – 3:50
- "Just Another Movie" – 4:16
- "Friction" – 3:44
- "Cheap Black and White" – 2:54
- "Shame On You" – 5:04 (Barbara K. MacDonald, Pat MacDonald)
- "I Love You in the Strangest Way" – 2:41
Personnel
- Barbara K. MacDonald: Lead & Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Electric, 12-String & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Harmonica, Violin, Mandolin
- Pat MacDonald: Lead & Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Electric, 12-String & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Harmonica, Violin, Mandolin