Folder view in iTunes

Is there a way to browse my music files in a folder view rather than one huge list?
I just added about 4000 .mp3 files to my library (first time using iTunes) and the only way I know of to add songs to my iPod is to scroll through this huge list where half the files are named "Track 01". I've already got all these files nicely sorted on my hard drive.
I'm using the ipod shuffle. Is there a way to simply drag and drop files from my hard drive onto the ipod without using iTunes? That would be my preferred solution.
Thank you.

Somewhat of a workaround. I can create a new playlist in iTunes and drag/drop files from Windows Explorer to the playlist. Then select all on the playlist and select "add to iPod".
Also, must I submit my credit card info to register my iPod? The only thing I want to use iTunes for is to add/remove my existing songs to/from the iPod. Is there a better tool for this that isn't as bloated? Like iTunes Lite or something that only contains the minimal of features?

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