The Mirettes
Whirlpool
Written-By – C. Paul, E. Shelby
2:40
A2 Somethin's Wrong
Written-By – C. Paul, D. Cooper, E. Shelby
2:22
A3 Whirlpool
Written-By – C. Paul, D. Cooper, E. Shelby
2:59
A4 So Lonely
Written-By – R. Montgomery
2:35
A5 At Last (I Found A Love)
Written-By – A. Gaye, E. Stover, M. Gaye
2:37
B1 Heart Full Of Gladness
Written-By – C. Paul, D. Cooper, E. Shelby
3:05
B2 Ain't You Tryin' To Cross Over
Written-By – D. Cooper, E. Shelby
2:53
B3 If Everybody'd Help Somebody
Written-By – C. Paul, E. Shelby
2:40
B4 Stand By Your Man
Written-By – B. Sherrill, T. Wynette
2:53
B5 I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)
Written-By – C. Paul, L. Broadnax
2:35
Label: UNI Records – 73062
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1969
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Sixties Soul, Rhythm & Blues
Whirlpool by The Mirettes is a highly-regarded 1969 soul and funk classic praised for the group's powerful vocals and solid rhythm productions. It is considered a must-have for fans of the genre, though some listeners find their earlier album In the Midnight Hour to be slightly better.
Reviewers consistently praise the album's authentic, heavy soul/funk sound, a characteristic of the group which was formed by former members of the Ikettes (Ike and Tina Turner's backing vocalists), including Robbie Montgomery and Venetta Fields.
The album is noted for the Mirettes' "amazing soul vocals" and "serious pipes," which are done great justice by the solid horn and rhythm productions. It's described as a fantastic soul/funk record.
Some fans who have both albums on vinyl recall the Whirlpool album wasn't quite as strong as In the Midnight Hour, though still a worthwhile addition to any soul collection. Many reviewers on platforms like Facebook and Amazon feel the album is an underrated gem that deserves more recognition.
Reviews of the album in CD format often note potential differences in the mastering compared to the original 1969 vinyl release on the UNI label.
Due to the original vinyl being rare and expensive, the CD reissues, often paired with their other album In the Midnight Hour, are considered a more than adequate and necessary option for fans.