Pleasance's 1991 solo album, "Galleon", included contributions from Paul Hester and Deborah Conway. It was critically acclaimed and received five nominations at the ARIA Music Awards of 1992. Pleasance then promoted the album, as a support act on Elvis Costello's tour of Australia. Pleasance co-produced and performed on the debut album by Deborah Conway, "String of Pearls". In 1995 Pleasance released his second solo album, "Colourblind". In 1998 Pleasance wrote and produced the theme for the popular Australian TV series, "SeaChange".