Skipping songs automatically

I just recently purchase a new album on the iTunes Store. It plays back perfectly on the computer, but when I play it on my iPod, it plays the first track, but then it skips all the way through to the last track which plays normally. I've tried restoring the software and songs, etc, but that won't fix the problem. What can I do?

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iPod does not play content purchased from the iTMS.
Troubleshooting songs and audiobooks that won't play on the iPod.

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screen "language". I have also tried to reset it by
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generation, 2GB, black Model A1137 Windows XP
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--Peace

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Hello there, san blasted.
The following page links to the iPod Troubleshooting Assistants. Feel free to review the recommendations for your particular iPod:
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http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
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