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These tunes are adorable, catchy, and so Yoshi!

Yoshi's Woolly World is an excellent platformer on the Wii U. It was released just last year. The entire game takes place on Craft Island, a beautifully hand-crafted, knitted world. Everything is made out of yarn or similar materials. It's adorable! The developers found clever ways of using the yarn ascetic to make levels unique and fresh. Some complained that the game was too easy, but there's plenty of challenges if you want to collect everything. Woolly World has come the closest to capturing the magic of the original Yoshi's Island. 

I personally enjoyed the game, but I was really blown away by the soundtrack. The songs are simply wonderful. They're vibrant, fun, often catchy, and done with excellent sounds. Composed by Tomoya Tomita and Misaki Asada, the soundtrack goes a long way in making the game even more enjoyable than it already is. The songs below are some of my favorites, and rest assured they will brighten your day. 

Craft Island

This song, which serves as the main hub theme, is very soothing. It sounds like a mellow country song, using guitars and a light beat. If you need to relax, just listen to this. I found myself listening to it for a short while before moving on to the next level. 

Sponge Cave Spelunking

This is the theme for the underground levels. It's subdued and mellow. The main instrument is even some kind of muffled horn. It's low-key, but it does pick up a little bit as the song goes on. I find myself just really enjoying it. Once again, it's relaxing. But don't think that all the songs are like this in Yoshi's Woolly World! 

Scarf Roll Scamper

This song is a lot more peppy and vibrant. It starts off with piano, which is used quite a bit throughout the soundtrack. As the song progresses, more sounds are added, and the overall feel is just very positive and happy. It's a kind of adorable adventure sound, which perfectly fits with the game. 

Vs Big Montogomery

This is a boss battle theme. It mostly uses piano, and it uses it well! The feel is tense, progressive, and the song just keeps moving. You'll notice that the piano never stops playing. This song is perfect because it plays during a boss fight that involves a big mole who is constantly moving underground to try and pop up beneath you. Spot on. 

Shy But Deadly

This is my favorite song because it's very catchy and upbeat, which is my favorite kind of music. The positive vibe is there the whole time, making you feel good as you play (or listen). The driving beat keeps the song moving as instruments move in and out to add flare. The second half of the song is especially enjoyable. Just a great song! 

Fluffy Snow, Here we Go

This song is brilliant! Obviously, this song plays for a snow level. It captures the feel of a video game snow level, but also sounds like you're shopping at the mall during Christmastime. Actually, I listened to this song a lot during the Christmas season last year. It's perfect! The whole song is light, cheerful, fun, and playful. 

The Desert Pyramid Beckons

Some songs in the game utilize the main theme in creative ways, but none of them do a better job than this one. This song takes the main theme and puts it into an Egyptian style. As you listen, you'll feel like you're in ancient Egypt. The instruments and flow of the song make this one go a long way in standing out among all the others. 

Vs Mega Baby Bowser

The final boss battle is epic, being an homage to the original Yoshi's Island. The music makes it even more epic! This song is simply great, evoking a feeling of dread and darkness. It's a tense song that is carefully crafted to sound very sinister. Is it more epic than the final boss music from Yoshi's Island? You can be the judge of that.