[1][2] The band supported the album by touring with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Georgia Satellites.

[8][9] The Los Angeles Times wrote that the band "just can't invest these songs with much credibility ... the playing generally suffers from facelessness.

"[15] The Los Angeles Daily News stated: "The Fuegos sound strong and confident, even if the presence of outside talent and Froom's guidance might leave skeptics wondering who's really responsible for this young band's stand.

"[11] The Daily Breeze opined that "even the funky horn section can't redeem dull songs like 'Wear It Like a Cape' and 'Long Slide (For an Out)'.

"[16] Trouser Press called Stand Up a "messy indulgence ... [that] hasn't got any worthwhile songs or intrinsic personality.