The Trouble Tree is the debut album by Freedy Johnston, released in 1990 through Bar/None Records.

[9][10] The album was recorded in Hoboken, New Jersey.

[11] Trouser Press wrote that the album "captures Johnston’s wheedling and whiny voice in extreme close-up, forcing listeners to seek refuge in overextended wordplay and spare guitar-based arrangements.

"[12] The Spin Alternative Record Guide called it "raw-sounding, infatuated with dangerous sorts, and a bit unformed lyrically.

"[8] All tracks are written by Freedy Johnston