Many thanks guys for these kind comments.

Noel, that would be the "smiley face" eq in the mastering output I guess. If I redo I'll try and bring the high frequencies down a touch. Was recording with a pop filter, but some sibilance still creeps through. Thanks for the heads up on the new forum - great news !
I have, Bob, but my first thoughts were that the title you suggest (also the first I though of) gives the game away a little too early. BUt the jury is still out on that one - the title may well change.
Good for you Jim - great things happen to those who sleep...