The Creatures were formed in 1981 as a side-project for Siouxsie & the Banshees members Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie. With the dissolution of Siouxsie & the Banshees in 1996, The Creatures (who had released only 2 albums in 15 years) graduated from an occasional side project to a full-time concern. History Siouxsie & the Banshees' Siouxsie Sioux (vocals) and Budgie (drums and percussion) released their first EP as The Creatures (Wild Things) in 1981, introducing a much more primitive and drum-driven Banshees sound. The erotic sleeve art featuring Siouxsie and Budgie half naked under a shower (which was inspired by scenes from the film Psycho) caused some controversy. Another shoot, inspired by the John Millais painting Ophelia, featured Siouxsie naked under many flowers and shallow water. The title track was a reworking of a hit by The Troggs, the song "So Unreal" drew inspiration from the novel The Stepfo

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