Glenn Kenny of Trouser Press felt that Death of Samantha showed promise despite sounding too similar to other alternative groups of the era.[2]
Track listing[]
All lyrics are written by John Petkovic; all music is composed by John Petkovic, except "Couldn't Forget 'Bout That (One Item)" co-written by Doug Gillard.
Side one
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Coca Cola & Licorice"
3:30
2.
"Simple as That"
3:19
3.
"Bed of Fire"
1:51
4.
"Ham & Eggs 99¢"
2:13
5.
"Conviction"
3:22
Side two
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Grapeland (I'm Getting Sick)"
2:32
2.
"Sexual Dreaming"
2:08
3.
"Turquoise Hand"
2:49
4.
"Couldn't Forget 'Bout That (One Item)"
6:45
Personnel[]
Adapted from the Strungout on Jargon liner notes.[3]
^Strungout on Jargon (sleeve). Death of Samantha. Rockville Centre, New York: Homestead Records. 1986.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)