Strungout on Jargon is the debut studio album by post-punk band Death of Samantha, released March 1, 1986 on Homestead Records.
Release and reception
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| AllMusic |     [1] |
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.
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| 1. | "Coca Cola & Licorice" | 3:30 |
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| 2. | "Simple as That" | 3:19 |
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| 3. | "Bed of Fire" | 1:51 |
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| 4. | "Ham & Eggs 99¢" | 2:13 |
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| 5. | "Conviction" | 3:22 |
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| Total length: | 14:15 |
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Side two| Title |
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| 1. | "Grapeland (I'm Getting Sick)" | 2:32 |
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| 2. | "Sexual Dreaming" | 2:08 |
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| 3. | "Turquoise Hand" | 2:49 |
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| 4. | "Couldn't Forget 'Bout That (One Item)" | 6:05 |
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| Total length: | 13:37 |
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Personnel
Adapted from the Strungout on Jargon liner notes.[3]
- Death of Samantha
- Doug Gillard – guitar
- David James – bass guitar, piano
- John Petkovic – vocals, guitar, clarinet, design
- Steve-O – drums
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Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
| United States | 1986 | Homestead | LP | HMS 039 |
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