Anchors Aweigh is the sixth studio album by New Jersey punk band the Bouncing Souls. It was released on August 26, 2003. "Todd's Song" is a tribute to Todd Eckhardt, a former bassist for The Pietasters, who died in 2001. "I'm From There" is in reference to the departure of previous drummer, and long-time friend, Shal Khichi from the band, who left soon after the release of Hopeless Romantic.
On April 22, 2003, Anchors Aweigh was announced for release in August.[2] On May 21, the album's artwork was posted online,[3] followed by the track listing on June 17.[4] On July 1, "Kids and Heroes" was posted on the label's website.[5] After appearing at Hellfest and Krazyfest, the band embarked on a Canadian tour with Hot Water Music, the Forgotten, and Worthless United.[6] On July 9, a music video was posted for "Kids and Heroes" on the label's website.[7]Anchors Aweigh was made available for streaming on August 16,[8] before being released on August 26, 2003, through Epitaph Records.[2] It was promoted with three release shows, and a headlining US tour with Tsunami Bomb, Strike Anywhere, and Vision between September and November 2003.[6][9] Following this, the band went on a tour of Europe with Tsunami Bomb, which ran into December.[10][11] On January 16 2004, the band appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.[12] In February 2004, the band went on a west coast US tour, with Hot Water Music, Let It Burn, Randy, and Longshot.[13] The following month, the band toured Australia with Frenzal Rhomb. They appeared at Skate and Surf Festival, before touring the US with Avial, the Unseen, and Let It Burn.[14] Randy was due to appear on the stint, but were unable to due to their label not providing support to get the band to the US.[15]
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