On 8 October 2013 Cardle announced he has signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis, giving them ownership of his back catalogue as a result of the Sony/ATV/EMI merge, and making it his first album to be released internationally.

[1] Female First said "Pushing both his vocals and the range of instruments and beats used for this offering, Matt is back and better than he's ever been" and suggest the album appeals to a wider audience than he has with his previous records.

"[11] Jeremy Williams from Yorkshire News gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars, calling it an "ambitious, soulful tease" and says "Cardle should no longer be listed as a flopstar, but simply viewed as a striking, compelling musician.

"[13] Jon OBrien from Yahoo says the album is "a confident and surprisingly eclectic third effort which makes Simon Cowell and his army's decision to brush him under the carpet appear even more foolish.

"[12] Paul Leake from Click Music writes "It can lack the post-Syco confidence of his second album, but when the pieces do fit together, he proves his worth as a singer-songwriter on his own merits.

"[14] Pip Ellwood from Entertainment Focus says the album "is a progression rather than a rehash" and that Cardle "doesn't get the credit he deserves and actually he's one of the best stars The X Factor has produced.