Tim - Thanks for listening. I don't know much French popular music, but I'll take it as a compliment. The electric guitar chord has certainly been a polarizing element of this recording. Some love it; others don't. Personally, I can't help but giggle every time I hear it, because it just borders on the absurd (maybe that explains the whole French thing...). It's cathartic and silly at the same time and I like that about it. I don't really know what else I'd put there, but if you have any suggestions, I'm open.
Jack - Appreciate the comments. I think your volume/eq comments are spot-on.
I'll try to post a revised mix in the next couple of days.