Almost is a strong word. But it's definitetly closer to the finish than the start.

I noticed. Many of you left for a while it seems.

It was pretty hot here too. Way back when you posted this. Things have calmed down a bit though.

Sorry for not responding for a few weeks, I've also been busy.
1) 1. Not bad, but it might be too menacing. 2. This one's pretty good too. But it's a little short on pep. 3. Long, chiptune, and famous. 4. Interesting, but I'm not sure that it's right for the game.
2) 1. Not feeling this one. It's not all that unMario, but it doesn't feel plainsy. 2. Sounds like Star Trek, too ambient. 3. I'm seriously considering this one. Reminds me of Mario Kart. It tends to be a little too epic at times. And it doesn't loop. Though it's complicated enough to carry through the whole game.
3) 1. Ambient, just too ambient. Ambient is the antihtesis of pep. 2. Same problems as the last one. Not bad, but really not right. 3. Better than the others but kind of repetitive. Very repetitive.
4) 1. lol, no. It's just too techno. 2. Very much ambient. I can see this in a video game, but not Mario. 3. Ice Cap Zone is just too memorable of a song to use. Coupled with Marble Zone it's just too Sonic. 4. Very ambient. Not the mood I want to imply at all.
5) 1. I could definitely see this in a game, but not this game. 2. Hmmmm, pretty good. Better than the current volcano night song at least. 3. A little too intense, technoey.
Bosses
1) Anchors are pretty static, something with moving parts is usually better. And the bosses don't really have to fit the theme. It might even be better if they didn't.
2) Seems like the boss itself is a ninja. It it's a shuriken it should throw itself at you. Also, it doesn't seem to have a weakness.

Not a bad idea, but I'm having trouble with managing my website right now.

lol, well, I can't use this.

That's pretty cool, but I don't think I can use it for anything, it's awfully long and not all that consistent.

That's pretty good, but I don't think it really works well in a Mario style game.

Much too techno for Koopa. And I'd like to avoid medley of any sort.

It's alright but I want the castle songs to inspire me as to what the level will be. this one didn't do that.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I don't see what everyone likes about the first game's style. I just traced some sprites and pulled the rest out of my ass.

I've actually dropped the bonus stage in favour of recurring boss fights with escalating difficulty.

No, that would be a spoiler ;)

1) Well, I'm not sure if this would fit anywhere in the game. And I've opted out of doing cutscenes. They're just busywork that prevents progress on the game and clutters up the FLA
2) Yep, that's exactly where it's from. Kinda neat but doesn't really have a place in the game.
3) Pretty sweet, but it doesn't have the loopability I need. I'm very picky about the music for this game so don't feel too discouraged.
4) It doesn't quite feel original enough. It's almost exactly like the real song with a few claps added in.
5) Not bad, but this song is just too famous. I want to avoid filling the game with Mario remixes.
6) Well, this one was used in Super Mario 63 (and I think some other suggestions were too) I want too differentiate my game from others.
7) It's a little too intense. I don't want to my game to be like so many other fan games that have really obnoxious music. More subtley and originality is required.

Thanks for suggesting music. Even when I don't use it, the effort is appreciated.

There will be secret exits. They will be for the purpose of branching paths.
Please forgive the lateness of my reply.

You make it so easy though.