Issues Importing MP3s

Hello all!
Has anyone had any issues importing files into iTunes (11.1.11), using one of the following methods:
1) File > Add to Library
2) Drag and drop from the Finder window
I've had nothing but issues importing files into iTunes - everything just beach balls!
The MP3s I want to import are fine to play - no corruption etc - but I think the issue lies with iTunes.
Anyone remember the File > Import File / Import Folder option? I feel that the coding hasn't worked properly since the update (nor did it work on the previous version of iTunes) and it'll crash if you try to just import a folder or folders. It's OK if I go into the folder and highlight all the tracks and import them, but defeats the purpose if you want to import several folders.
I'm just frustrated that Apple have managed to break something that seemed to be working well into something that is a little sloppy.

Hi,
I have not had any problems adding files using file > add to library. The only time I've had a problem when the file kind was not shown as Mp3 Audio. This was because the file name did not show .mp3 and kind was "document" rather than mp3 audio. Could this be the cause?
Jim

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