[2][3] The Figgs supported the album by touring with Graham Parker, opening his shows and serving as the backing band for his set.

[9] Trouser Press deemed the album "another solid effort of revved-up guitar pop rooted loosely in the Kinks and Costello.

"[15] The Washington Post wrote: "Befitting its half-joking title, Macho is tougher and noisier than its predecessor, Low-Fi at Society High ... the Figgs can be jokey, but the band's shapely tunes and three-part harmonies usually outstrip the gags.

The Figgs offer some sort of fuzzy middle ground that gives the band a true collective personality.

"[9] The Tampa Tribune wrote that "would-be standard issue punk is saved by enthusiasm, an ear for melody and a knack for Beatlesque chord changes.