I'm Only Dreaming was released in the United States on February 17, 2017 and was met with mostly positive reviews. The album was noted for having a more simplistic, dreamy sound compared to Eisley's previous releases. This was the first of Eisley's albums to feature Sherri DuPree as the lead vocalist. DuPree commented on the departure of D'Agostino and King in an interview with Alternative Press, saying that the album was part of "proving)to myself that I could make a great record on my own."