I've never noticed any problems like music cutting out or snapping/popping. I really enjoy this title a lot and I think it's totally under-rated.
My favorite is to put it on for background music during a dinner party. Never repeats itself. Never plays something the guests just heard that afternoon in a Victoria's Secret store.
And if they look over at the TV during the meal for some reason, it never fails to f*ck with their minds. They usually go ga-ga over it.
When I don't want to actually "play" something interactive, it's my favorite title. I often prefer it over music CDs even.
My humble opinions. (I hope no one is offended by my word choices.)
michel.buffa@cmu.edu