The CD was released on 16 September 2016 as a gatefold CD and limited-edition LP by Proper Records with music acknowledgments, history, and personal insights. In the States the release came out on the JJM label, Respect Records of Japan issued it in a mini-LP sleeve format.
Press reviews lauded the breath and excellence of the release. Many critics applauded Hunter for not resting on his laurels as legacy artists had and for writing highly crafted songs to an appreciative and dedicated cadre of fans.
On 23 September 2016 the CD entered "The Official UK Top Forty Albums Chart" at #36, Hunter's highest charting solo record since All American Alien Boy. Ian appeared to not peak but be at a creative high point unlike most of his peers. Dandy was voted third Coolest Song in the World 2016 on Little Steven's Underground Garage US radio show.
Concerts followed in 2017 in New York, the Sweden Rock festival, and fourteen UK gigs. In September and October Hunter played gigs in both Europe and America.
A further incarnation in 2018 revisiting Mott The Hoople included gigs with Morgan Fisher and Luther Grosvenor.
31st May to 3rd June Ian Hunter & The Rant Band held sway at City Winery in NYC.