The Gleeman has unveiled Even If You Miss, the second instalment in an ambitious trilogy of releases that is fast becoming a defining statement of intent from the songwriter also known as Dean Morris.
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Arriving just weeks after January’s You’ll Land Among The Stars, the new mini-album pushes deeper into a body of work that will culminate in the full-length Shoot For The Moon, due on 11th September 2026. Taken together, the three releases form a single, interconnected narrative exploring risk, consequence and the resilience required to keep striving creatively at any stage of life.
Even If You Miss builds on the emotional groundwork of its predecessor, leaning further into themes of love, betrayal, ageing and self-belief. Musically, it continues to blur the lines between folk, pop, rock and Americana, anchored by Morris’ candid, story-driven songwriting.
Opening track Singing About You sets the tone with sharp, self-aware lyricism, embracing the long-standing tradition of artists turning personal grievances into song. Elsewhere, It Ain’t Over delivers a defiant message aimed squarely at ageism, both within the music industry and beyond, while I Just Wanna Be Loved offers a more tender counterpoint, capturing fragile hope in the aftermath of loneliness.
The record’s scope expands across cinematic and introspective territory. This Town revisits the narrative world of earlier material with a Wild West backdrop, while The Seminal Lie channels betrayal into fuzz-driven rock intensity. A standout moment arrives with Another Version Of You, featuring contributions from Marco Pirroni and Fred Abbott, adding both texture and pedigree to a track that explores the volatile pull of unpredictable relationships.
Closing track Just A Financial Transaction delivers one of the album’s most unflinching moments, dissecting the fallout of professional betrayal with stark honesty, neatly bringing together the record’s recurring themes of trust and disillusionment.
Beyond the music itself, Morris continues to champion his #MatureMusicMatters initiative, calling attention to the underrepresentation of artists over 40 releasing new material. Now 54, his own journey—from early musical beginnings through personal loss and a parallel business career—feeds directly into the emotional depth of his work.
That lived experience also underpins his advocacy for music in dementia care, a cause closely tied to his personal story following the loss of both parents. Previous releases have already connected with audiences on that level, reinforcing his belief in music’s power to heal and unite.
With Even If You Miss, The Gleeman not only sustains the momentum of an unusually rapid release schedule, but also sharpens the focus of a project rooted in honesty, experience and an unwavering creative drive. As the trilogy edges toward completion, it’s clear this is less a late chapter than a bold new phase.
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