Alright, let’s talk about The Commandments Of Love / Love At First Sight by The Statues. This little gem from 1961 is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It’s not gonna blow your mind with crazy production or anything—but man, it’s got heart. Like, the kind of heart that makes you wanna grab someone special and say, “Hey, listen to this.”
So first off, we’re working with two tracks here: “Love At First Sight” and “The Commandments Of Love.” Both fall into that sweet spot where pop meets rock, with a dash of doo-wop smoothness. If you’ve ever heard The Statues before, you know they’ve got these harmonies that just melt in your ears. They weren’t trying too hard—they didn’t need to. These songs feel real. Raw even.
Let me tell ya why I can’t stop thinking about “Love At First Sight.” There’s something magical about how simple it is. You don’t get lost in layers of instruments or overthinking lyrics. Nope, it’s straight-up catchy as hell. That opening line? Instant goosebumps. And when the vocals kick in, oh man—it’s like falling for someone all over again. Silly, right? But true. The way they sing about seeing someone and knowing right then and there? Yeah, it hits different. Feels like summer nights and stolen glances rolled into one perfect song.
And then there’s “The Commandments Of Love.” Now, this one’s kinda cheeky if you ask me. It lays down rules for love like it’s some sort of holy scripture (get it? Commandments?). But instead of feeling preachy, it comes off playful. Like, “Hey buddy, here’s how you keep love alive.” The rhythm has this bounce to it—you could totally snap your fingers while walking down the street listening to it. Again, super straightforward but so damn charming. It reminds me of old-school romance without any of the drama. Just pure vibes.
What really gets me though is how timeless these tunes feel. Sure, they’re from 1961, but honestly? They could slide into any playlist today and still work. Maybe it’s because everyone knows what it feels like to fall head over heels or try their best at keeping love alive. Or maybe it’s just because The Statues had this knack for making music that sticks to your soul.
Here’s the kicker—I didn’t expect to connect with an album released over 60 years ago. Especially not one with only two tracks! But here we are. Sometimes less really is more, huh? Makes you wonder if modern music would hit harder if artists laid off the bells and whistles once in a while. Anyway, go give it a spin. Who knows? You might find yourself humming along like I did.
