"Prettiest Thing" is a song recorded by English band

the Creatures The Creatures were an English band formed in 1981 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie both members of the group Siouxsie and the Banshees. Their music, initially based on drums and voice, evolved over the years. The Creatures releas ...

(aka singer

Siouxsie Sioux Susan Janet Ballion (born 27 May 1957), better known by her stage name Siouxsie Sioux (, ), is an English singer and songwriter. She came to prominence as the leader and main lyricist of the rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, who w ...

and drummer Budgie). It was co-produced by

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. It was the third single from their album '' Anima Animus''. It was released in both vinyl and CD formats. The 10" vinyl contained "Prettiest Thing (

Howie B Howard Simon Bernstein (born 18 April 1963, Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish musician, producer and DJ who has worked with artists including Björk, U2, Tricky, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Soul II Soul, Robbie Robertson, Elisa, Mukul Deo ...

's Hormonal Mix)" on side A and "Prettiest Thing (Subsonic Legacy Remix)" on side B. Of the two CD editions, CD1 included both remixes and an edit of the album version, while CD2 featured "Prettiest Thing (

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's Waking Dream Mix)", "Turn It On (Emperor Sly's Elemental Mix)" and "Guillotine (Bitten by the Black Dog)". '' Uncuts Chris Roberts described "Prettiest Thing" as "a malevolent mini-movie".Roberts, Chris. "Brute's Foresight" 'Anima Animus'' review ''Uncut''. February 1999.

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{{Authority control 1999 singles The Creatures songs 1999 songs Songs written by Siouxsie Sioux Songs written by Budgie (musician)