IPod Mini distorts all songs

I recently plugged my iPod Mini into a hotel computer to recharge it during vacation. After unplugging it, the iPod distorts all but two songs in its music library and all playlists. I have reset the iPod and re-synched it, but to no avail. All songs on my iTunes library still play just fine. Any suggestions?

Try to let the battery die and restore it, if the problem persists take it to an Apple store where they can fix it.

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