Yeah, my lava lamp needs a new bulb, so my recording mojo is running low at the moment :P.
Thor, it sounds like your well on your way to the wonderful world of double-tracking. I wish you luck as you embark on many a late night recording venture
Also, as an aside, try and accquire yourself a copy T-racks. It's a stand-alone mastering tool, which whilst sounding quite plastic, can bring life to most mixes and make them sound rather brutal.