[3] After two additional singles, "Blind Side" and "Synthetic Hands", the band stated that the album, now titled Sunshine Dust, would be released in mid-2017.

SoundFiction noted the band's growth as songwriters, stating "Sunshine Dust constantly walks on untreaded turf, planting its flag with moments of pure compositional excellence.

"[5] Distorted Sound gave the album a positive review but concluded that it "displays some shining moments [but] it feels incredibly safe" and advised the band to "step out of their comfort zone if they are to rise to prominence in one of metal’s most hotly contested genres.

"[6] Metal Injection published a similarly mixed review, praising the band's songwriting and musicianship but criticizing the album's "whiny, grating choruses" and inconsistent stylistic shifts.

[8] Metal Hammer was more charitable, commending the strengths of the new line-up and concluding, "Sunshine Dust continues Skyharbor’s run of dependably great albums.