Oh, yeah. I'd become so used to hearing it that way, It sort-of became a song feature. You're right, though, it is pretty pitchy. I did that Originally to keep the lead line from getting swallowed when played out of a portable amp, Outside on the board-walk where I was busking at the time. At First I thought You were talking about my Singing, :D. It really Galls me, that I have decent relative pitch, but profoundly flawed vocal control.
Thanks for the fresh ear!