Front Row (itunes)

I doubt this is the correct place to post this but i could find no where else!
Does anyone have the following problems when using front row on an imac g5
1. Songs and playlists play in the reverse direction (i.e. if you open the playlist and press play it will play the first track and finish; if you scroll to the bottom and play it will work as normal (only backwards)). This applies to all albums/playlists/groups etc.
2. when selecting play all songs (in any category e.g. from a particular artist or all songs in library) the songs are arranged alphabetically and not in albums
There are a few more quirks i have but cant remember them at present! I have looked for settings but to no avail!
Any help would be appreciated, Garry

Suggest you also crosspost in one of the iTunes Forums where the iTunes users hang out.
Good Luck!!
PS. Regarding iTunes settings - click on the iTunes app>iTunes>Preferences-all of your settings are inside this window.

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