Strungout on Jargon

Strungout on Jargon is the debut studio album by post-punk band Death of Samantha, released March 1, 1986 on Homestead Records.

Strungout on Jargon
Studio album by Death of Samantha
Released	March 1, 1986 (1986-03-01)
Recorded	Moonliner Recording, Strongsville, OH
Genre	Post-punk
Length	27:52
Label	Homestead
Producer	Death of Samantha
Death of Samantha chronology
Strungout on Jargon (1986) Laughing in the Face of a Dead Man (1986)

Release and reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

Glenn Kenny of Trouser Press felt that Death of Samantha showed promise despite sounding too similar to other alternative groups of the era.

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
Total length:		14:15

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)"	6:05
Total length:		13:37

Personnel

Adapted from the Strungout on Jargon liner notes.

Death of Samantha

• Doug Gillard – guitar
• David James – bass guitar, piano
• John Petkovic – vocals, guitar, clarinet, design
• Steve-O – drums

Additional musicians and production

• Eruk Barth – saxophone
• Chris Burgess – mixing
• Death of Samantha – production
• Scott Hall – recording
• George Peckham – mastering
• Bob Richey – illustrations
• Steve Wainstead – photography

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format	Catalog
United States	1986	Homestead	LP	HMS 039