The Moon Is Down was released through Tooth & Nail Records on March 27, 2001, which was promoted with a few shows alongside
Thrice. In July 2001, the band appeared at
Krazy Fest 4. Following this, the band toured across the US until August; they were supported by
Fairweather,
River City High, and
the Starting Line. Between September and December, the band embarked on a cross-country US tour. They had various supporting acts during different months: The September shows were supported by
As Friends Rust, Element 101 and Jameson; the October shows were supported by
Ultimate Fakebook and
Breaking Pangaea; the November shows were supported by
the Juliana Theory,
Relient K, and
Ace Troubleshooter; and the December shows were supported by Dashboard Confessional,
The Rocking Horse Winner, Fairweather, and
Seville. In February 2002, the band went on an east coast tour with
Brand New and
Recover, before touring with
Hot Rod Circuit and Brand New in March and April. Following this, the band performed at Skate and Surf Fest. In July, they appeared on the midwestern dates of the
Warped Tour, and in the following month, they toured across Europe. Returning to the US, the band toured until August, with
Dynamite Boy,
Lost City Angels, and
Breaking Pangaea; the trek included an appearances at
Furnace Fest and the Round Top Purple Door Music Festival. Six of the album's tracks – the title-track, "Snowbirds and Townies", "The Bradley", "New Year's Project", "Wearing Thin" and "Pictures of Shorelines", as well as "Vengeance Factor" – later appeared on the group's compilation album
Hope This Finds You Well (2006). ==Reception==