To start off her new column series, "The Mixtape," A&E co-editor Sindha Agha has created a Valentine's Day mix. Music to swoon to, crush on, and get your heart broken — it's all here, from "Such Great Heights" to "Friday I'm in Love," from Sufjan Stevens and Beck to Death Cab and Wilco. Enjoy, and have a great V-Day!

1. "Think I'm In Love" by Beck

I commend this track for not being a silly love song. Like everything Beck, it is entirely (and I promise you this is the most accurate description) groovy. I adore the percussion at around 1:21, along with everything else about this song.

2. "Ambulance" by TV On the Radio

“Adorable” is not really the word I would usually use to describe TV on the Radio, but the word is very applicable here. This song is a very sweet and cheerful a cappella piece with brilliant lyrics.

3. "To Be Alone with You" by Sufjan Stevens

This song is certainly a downer, but Sufjan does melancholy so well and I couldn’t resist. “To Be Alone with You” has been one of the many causes of rumors about Sufjan Stevens spreading across the Internet. Unreasonably curious individuals carry on whole comment threads, analyzing whether or not Sufjan Stevens is gay, citing the lyrics of this song as evidence to back their “suspicions.” Whatever the case may be, “To Be Alone with You” is a beautiful love song.

4. "Such Great Heights" by Iron and Wine

This is no surprise, considering everyone knows this song and all of its lyrics. This drowsy, folksy Postal Service cover is a staple love song for me. With lyrics like “I am thinking it's a sign/ That the freckles in our eyes/ Are mirror images and/ When we kiss they're perfectly aligned,” how could you not swoon?

5. "Little Bit" by Lykke Li

“Little Bit” is a coy little pop song created by Swedish artist Lykke Li; it had me hooked from the first time I heard it. The lyrics are shy and tentative, the beat is minimalistic, and the overall sound is very versatile. Lykke Li’s voice is angelic and quirky at the same time, making her and her music quite lovable.

6. "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver

“Skinny Love” went on my Top 10 songs of 2008 list. I have fallen irreversibly in love with the poor, heartbroken Bon Iver and, in particular, this song of his. A step up on the happiness scale from Sufjan’s “To Be Alone with You,” “Skinny Love” isn’t totally depressing unless you listen carefully to the lyrics (which is hard not to do) and hear lines like “I tell my love to wreck it all/ Cut out all the ropes and let me fall.”

7. "Lover's Spit" by Broken Social Scene

“Lover’s Spit” is a gorgeous song from one of my favorite bands, Broken Social Scene. The song carries itself with such clarity, the lyrics are funny, the vocals sound underwater, and the instrumentals are bursting with ethereality. What’s not to love?

8. "Holland, 1945" by Neutral Milk Hotel

A surge of energy amidst this fairly mellow mix, “Holland, 1945” picks up pace after a few strums of the guitar and a count to four and does not drop that pace until the last couple of seconds. The elegiac circus of a song contains fanciful lyrics, rapid-fire drum beats, and a momentum that seems unprecedented.

9. "Sea of Love" by Cat Power

This delicate love song (originally written by Phil Phillips) covered by Cat Power is, like Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love,” sure to make you fall in love with Chan Marshall, the lady who I’m convinced possesses one of the world’s most beautiful voices. Cat Power’s take on the famous song is instrumentally sparse, but she adds new life to this timeless love song classic.

10. "Transatlanticism" by Death Cab for Cutie

I think “Transatlanticism” is one of Death Cab for Cutie’s most mature compositions. It is simple and pure, compelling and captivating. Ben Gibbard creates a progressive feeling about the song by repeating the line “I need you so much closer,” a line that stings the listener over and over again, and then switching his mantra to “So come on, come on,” leading the song to its chaotic ending.

11. "Oh Mandy" by The Spinto Band

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It seems that anyone who listens to “Oh Mandy” gets a crush on the song, and I don’t blame them. Although I’ve listened to this song far too many times and now am a bit sick of it, I can’t deny how wonderful it is. First of all, the jittery mandolin is amazing — who even knew a mandolin could sound so cool? Secondly, I don’t know what girl wouldn’t want to be the Mandy that these whimsical lyrics were written about. All in all, “Oh Mandy” is hard not to like.

12. "Black and White Films" by The Rosie Taylor Project
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This is one of the best songs I have ever heard. It is down-to-earth folky goodness. There is nothing static about the existence of this song; each time I listen to it I feel like it is the exact expression of whatever emotion I’m feeling (anger not included). It’s the sort of piece that molds to your mood and really “gets” its listener. It’s particularly a perfect fit for both the broken heart and a new romance, therefore a perfect song for this Valentine’s Day mix.

13. "Think I Wanna Die" by Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin

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There’s no question that this song, no matter how upbeat it may sound, is about heartbreak. It’s maybe not the most optimistic choice for this mix, but it’s still too good to not put in here. Despite the whole “Think I wanna die” business, this song is very playful and the hook is incredibly catchy.

14. "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" by Wilco

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Out of all of these songs, “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” has, by far, the most stunning lyrics. This song, the first on Wilco’s 2002 album, “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,” reads like a poem. Jeff Tweedy sings of mixed emotions, contrasting lines like “What was I thinking when we said hello” and “What was I thinking when I let go of you.” Not to mention the typical Wilco charm and beautiful melody, it’s the nuances like effortless piano notes slipped in every once and a while that make this song so special. This song is so perfect that I’ve been listening to it for four years and still, each time I listen to it again, I feel as if I am hearing it for the first time.

15."Friday I’m In Love" by The Cure

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I’m not a fan of The Cure. For me, I’ve only every gotten hooked on “Lullaby” and “Friday I’m In Love,” despite owning the entire “Wish” album and exploring some of their other work. My adoration for “Friday I’m In Love” is great, though, and so I think it without a doubt belongs here.

16. "Shut Up I Am Dreaming of Places Where Lovers Have Wings" by Sunset Rubdown

There is absolutely nothing about this song that is fit for a mix. It stands entirely on its own as one of the most poignant pieces of art I have come across. Another reason it should not be listed among other songs is that the listener should in no way be distracted when hearing this song for the first time. It is beautiful, passionate, and, as indicated in the title, a thrilling dream of a song in which each detail is uniquely important. With that said, there was no way I couldn’t list “Shut Up I Am Dreaming of Places Where Lovers Have Wings,” so I hope that all will forgive me, and I hope that you will find yourselves as spellbound as I am.