Cycles was released in November 1968 by Reprise Records, marking a significant shift in Frank Sinatra's style toward a more contemporary and reflective sound, influenced by folk rock and the singer-songwriter music of the era.
The album was produced by Don Costa, who arranged the songs with an intimate orchestral approach, featuring covers of tracks by artists such as Joni Mitchell, Pete Seeger, and Glen Campbell, reflecting Sinatra's artistic maturity at age 53.
Cycles reached number 18 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold by the RIAA, establishing itself as a commercial and critical success that demonstrated Sinatra's ability to adapt to the musical trends of the late 1960s.