The Good Life's 2007 album "Help Wanted Nights" saw the band exploring a more synth-driven sound, a departure from their earlier guitar-centric work. The album was released late in the band's existence.
- "Help Wanted Nights" was released on September 11, 2007, by Saddle Creek Records. The album was the band's third and final studio album. The album featured a more polished production than previous releases.
- The album was recorded primarily by The Good Life and mixed by Mike Mogis at Presto! Studio in Omaha, Nebraska. Mogis is known for his work with Bright Eyes and other Saddle Creek artists. The album experimented with electronic elements and synthesizers, adding a new dimension to their sound.
- Despite critical attention, "Help Wanted Nights" did not chart on the Billboard 200. The album marked a shift in the band's musical direction, incorporating more electronic and synth-pop influences. This release is often seen as a bridge between their earlier indie rock sound and more experimental territory.
The Good Life was a band formed in 2000 by members of Desaparecidos and Cursive. The band was active in the early 2000s Omaha indie rock scene.
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