World Leader Pretend is a five-person rock band from New Orleans, featuring Keith Ferguson (vocals/guitar/keyboards), Parker Hutchinson (keyboards), Matt Martin (guitar), Arthur Mintz (drums), and Alex Smith (bass). The band formed in 2002, and their name comes from the 5th track of the album Green by R.E.M.. Their first album, Fit For Faded was released in 2003 on Renaissance Records, a New Orleans label. In 2004, they were signed to Warner Bros. Records. An appearance at the first annual CMJ Cleveland and other North American tour dates coincided with the June 28 2005 release of their major label debut, Punches. Discography Albums · Fit For Faded (2003) · Panic Button - 4:09 · The Driving Rain - 5:04 · Your Tax Dollars at Work - 4:08 · A Small Thought - 3:39 · Fit For Faded - 5:39 · Fire With Fire - 5:39 · Flow - 3:49