[6] The songs were arranged by band leader Joe Scott.

[7][8] AllMusic wrote that "Bland displays his vocal power throughout Here's the Man!

using his volcanic, guttural delivery to easily work through Joe Scott's galvanizing arrangements, especially on 'Twistin' up the Road' and 'Turn on Your Love Light'.

a "fine album ... which shows off [Bland's] stylish vocal treatments.

"[8] The album was a 2024 inductee to the Blues Hall of Fame.