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World Leader Pretend

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World Leader Pretend
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, pop punk
Years active2002–2008
LabelsWarner Bros. Records
Past membersKeith Ferguson
Arthur Mintz
Alex Smith
Parker Hutchinson
Matt Martin
WebsiteMyspace

World Leader Pretend was a five-person pop band from New Orleans, featuring Keith Ferguson (lead vocals), Parker Hutchinson (keyboards), Matt Martin (guitar), Arthur Mintz (drums),[1] and Alex Smith (bass).[citation needed] The band took their name from the fifth song of R.E.M.'s 1988 album, Green.[1]

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.

The band broke up in early 2008, shortly after traveling to Seattle, Washington, to record their second major release, due to "artistic differences" within the band.

Discography

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Albums

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  • Fit For Faded (2003)
  • Rubble-Rousing Misspent Bouts EP (2005)
  • Punches (2005)

References

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  1. ^ a b Guarino, Mark (28 October 2005). "After the flood New Orleans' World Leader Pretend makes sleeper album of the year". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. ProQuest 313097769. Retrieved 2024-06-29 – via ProQuest.
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