After Rilo Kiley released The Execution of All Things in October 2002, the band's two co-founders took some time off to focus on different side projects. Jenny Lewis recorded with the Postal Service and toured in support of the band's gold-selling Give Up, while Blake Sennett formed the Elected with guitarist Mike Bloom, original Ozma bassist Daniel Brummel, and Rilo Kiley's own drummer, Jason Boesel. With a twangy indie rock sound that targeted alt-country and Rilo Kiley fans alike, the Elected signed with Sub Pop and released their debut album in early 2004. Unlike Rilo Kile...