In October 1986, “I.R.S.” label released “Greetings from Timbuk3”, the debut Timbuk 3 album. It was recorded in 1986 at “Dustbowl Studios” in Hollywood, “Lone Star Studios” in Austin, Texas, and was produced by Dennis Herring.

Personnel:

• Barbara K. MacDonald – lead and co-lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, electric, 12-string and acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass, drums, percussion, harmonica, violin
• Pat MacDonald – lead and co-lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, electric, 12-string and acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass, drums, percussion, harmonica, violin
• Dennis Herring, Mark Teston – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Pat MacDonald, except where noted. 

1. The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
2. Life Is Hard
3. Hairstyles and Attitudes
4. Facts About Cats
5. I Need You
6. Just Another Movie
7. Friction
8. Cheap Black & White
9. Shame On You – Barbara K. MacDonald, Pat MacDonald
10. I Love You in the Strangest Way