released their second studio album

As the group was preparing to record their second full-length album, Cushman left later in 2000, to join the Christian metal band Narcissus . Brett Schoneman of Christian rock band Philmore filled in temporarily, followed by Jared Byers , drummer of the Christian rock band Bleach , until Dave Douglas joined in December 2000. The band released their second studio album, The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek , on August 28, 2001. Though there were still plenty of pop-culture references on this album, it contained more maturity and growth both musically and lyrically. The album’s sound is described as “tighter” and punk rock leaning. The group also released The Creepy EP on the same day, featuring two songs from the album and four exclusive tracks. Three singles were released from the album, “Less is More” and ” Pressing On ” in 2001, and “For The Moments I Feel Faint / Those Words Are Not Enough” in 2002. The album peaked at number 158 on the Billboard 200 and at number six on the US Christian Albums chart. It has sold 300,000 copies and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America . The group toured in support of the album, playing nearly 200 shows in North America towards the end of 2001.