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
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.[3]