As Nickel Creek integrated more rock and pop elements into their music, they went in a new direction with their 2005 album – enlisting producers Eric Valentine and Tony Berg. Why Should The Fire Die? features original material such as “When in Rome,” “Helena” and “Jealous Moon.” It also includes a cover of Bob Dylan’s 'Tomorrow Is a Long Time.' The Billboard Top 20 album earned two Grammy nominations; Best Contemporary Folk Album and Best Country Instrumental Performance ("Scotch and Chocolate".)