the reason that they listen to sad music when they are sad is to feel it how sad they are.. cowboy...

I think, if they want to feel the ultimate sadness, sad / emotional music is a great recipe. how sad.... :) @ mike: welcome back bro!

when we are sad..we want someone around us to console us and to understand us 1. sad song can give feeling that you are being understood 2. it is also a medium to release our feelings

I think that by listening to the songs they can cry and release their feelings, then they can feel better. @ Mike, where have you been? We have missed you here.

Such music helps people to better understand their situation