New MBP iTunes Skipping Songs

Just picked up a new MBP. Downloaded music library from external HD and noticed that itunes is jumping to the next track before the current one is finished playing.
This dosen't happen on all albums, just a few. So I assume it's not the MBP HD but rather a few corrupted files in the library-which have never given me a problem before.
Any thoughts or suggestions?

Post your query on the iTunes forum. You will have a wider audience and one directed at those who are familiar with the application.
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