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This continues the article series on my Top 100! Here's a small recap of what I'm doing:

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#20
Megaman X - Spark Mandrill Stage

Damn, this song is pimpin'. Right out of the gate, it hits you with a hard and fast beat that blows your face off. Please don't listen to this one unless you want to be awesomed to death. Big props to the Opening Stage (which got beat out by Mandrill), Storm Eagle and Armored Armadillo stages, though.

#19
Sonic and Knuckles – Doomsday Zone

From the get-go, it's on. The final battle against Robotnik in space is fought with this in the background. Everything's come to this and Sonic has to beat him once and for all (until the sequel). Greatest final boss music in Sonic history. This was a painful choice, because I really liked Flying Battery (Doomsday took its spot here), Sandopolis, and Lava Reef Act 1.

#18
Super Mario 64 – Dire Dire Docks/Jolly Roger Bay

Water. When I thought of Mario 64, this is the first song that jumps into my mind. This is just a swimming, watery, calming song. Imagine relaxing in a bath with this one. This is just absolutely timeless. Props to the main theme and the final boss theme, but this one wasn't even close.

#17
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – Chemical Plant Zone

Absolutely delicious. This is that true shit. Saxophone blaring, guitar rocking, all-around concentrated awesome. Great Sonic song. This was quite trying, because of the level of fantastic music in the game. It beat out Emerald Hill, Aquatic Ruins, Metropolis (I have a huge crush on this one), Mystic Cave, Oil Ocean, and even the Ending song! Now that's impressive!

#16
Lufia & The Fortress of Doom – Boss Battle

Can any other series make fighting the boss seem like a life or death battle like the Lufia series? I don't know, but they better give it everything. It really makes you feel like "I have to win at all cost!". Even at the beginning of the game. That's awesome.

#15
M.C. Kids – Zone 3 (Level 4)

I dare you not to do some head-bopping motions when you hear this one. I bet a lot of you are surprised to see a game like this so high on the list, but the music this game had was top-notch. And the platforming was no slouch, either. A hard-ass NES game with badass music. Need I say more?

#14
Demon's Crest – A Sunken Aqueduct

I really love that the entire game has an organ-based track, which suits its gothic-based nature perfectly. It's another "water" theme. I guess I really like water themes! Very beautiful music. The entire game wins, though.

Listen to this fantastic main theme:


#13
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Cornered!

You've put all the clues together and you're pointing out contradictions in the witness' testimoney left and right and they're feeling the burn. Then you present evidence to back up your claims and this starts playing and everyone starts sweating buckets. This is the ultimate "GOTCHA!" music. Nail 'em to the wall!

#12
Lemmings – Tim 2

Lemmings is a puzzle game where you will get destoryed a lot. Isn't it a good thing that they have such awesome music to help you pass the time? On more than one occassion, I've tried a puzzle again, thinking that I could at least hear the music while I try to get these little bastards over the wall without dying.

#11
Donkey Kong Country – Aquatic Ambiance

Yet another water theme. But Donkey Kong Country had one of the best soundtracks on the SNES, so this is a great thing. I hate all those damn swimming levels, but it's bittersweet, since this is always on. This beat out the equally awesome Gang-plank Galleon and Oil Drum Alley. A peaceful, relaxing melody and a really great childhood memory.

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