A hand-painted and signed copy of Exterminating Angel: 4 Obscure Objects of Desire (Sioux 5CD, 1999) by The Creatures, from the limited first pressing of 1,000 copies produced exclusively for members of the Gifthorse fan club — each individually hand-painted and signed by both Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie. The paint application on this copy features a bold blue brushstroke sweeping across the lower third of the front cover, with scattered blue paint drops of varying sizes and amber/yellow paint drops distributed across the sleeve — applied directly by the artists, making each of the 1,000 copies distinct within the edition. Signed in black marker by Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie.
Historical Context
The Creatures were the long-running experimental side project of Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie, operating independently of their work with Siouxsie and the Banshees and pursuing rhythm-driven, atmospheric, and internationally influenced sounds. Exterminating Angel was released as a limited CD single in 1999 on Sioux Records — Siouxsie and Budgie’s own imprint — in a run of 1,000 hand-painted and signed copies for Gifthorse fan club members. The title references Luis Buñuel’s 1962 surrealist film El Ángel Exterminador, a parable of social entrapment, a fitting touchstone for The Creatures’ darkly avant-garde aesthetic. The release tracks the evolution of the title composition across four versions: Exordium (One Night in France), Interim (NYC & Paris), Remake (The James Hardway), and Remodel (from the album Anima Animus, produced by Juno Reactor). Liner notes by Budgie, dated France, December 1st, 1998, describe the recording process in characteristically poetic detail.
Description
CD single in square cardboard sleeve. Front cover: white/cream speckled stock bearing the release’s line-drawing artwork of two winged angel figures (male and female) with bat-wing headpieces. Hand-applied paint: bold blue brushstroke sweeping across the lower third of the sleeve, with scattered blue drops and amber/yellow paint drops distributed across the face. Signed in black marker by Siouxsie Sioux (left) and Budgie (right). Reverse: clean/unpainted, with printed tracklist, Budgie liner notes dated France, December 1st, 1998, and Sioux Records copyright information. Disc: orange-red label with single white angel figure and “THE CREATURES / EXTERMINATING ANGEL” text. Catalog: Sioux 5CD. The sleeve exhibits light handling wear and minor age-consistent toning; all paint and signatures are intact.
Provenance
Between 1998 and 2001, The Creatures maintained a direct relationship with their most dedicated fans through the Gifthorse fan club, periodically releasing exclusive material — including original recordings, Christmas songs, and live content — available only to members. Select limited releases were also made available in small quantities through the band’s own website. This copy is from the exclusive Gifthorse member pressing of 1,000 hand-painted and signed copies.
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» Item: 4.9 x 4.9″
