The Trouble Tree

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

Production

The album was recorded in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Critical reception

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

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians

• Alan Bezozi Ã¢Â€Â“ drums
• David Hamburger Ã¢Â€Â“ guitar
• Freedy Johnston Ã¢Â€Â“ vocals, guitar
• James MacMillan Ã¢Â€Â“ bass guitar, engineering
• Doug Snodgrass Ã¢Â€Â“ bass guitar

Production and additional personnel

• Chris Butler Ã¢Â€Â“ production, guitar on "Fun Ride" and "After My Shocks"
• Andy Burton Ã¢Â€Â“ keyboards on "Fun Ride"
• B. Woody Giessmann Ã¢Â€Â“ drums on "Little Red Haired Girl"
• John Halpern Ã¢Â€Â“ photography
• Jody Harris Ã¢Â€Â“ guitar on "Fun Ride"

References

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