Is listening to sad songs a kind of masochism or catharsis?

The Notebook was recently discussed, and it made me go and listen to this song, and it tore me up something fierce!
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bookerdana · M

When I first heard The Smith's "There is a Light that Never goes Out" I thought,man that song is gonna destroy people who are depressed!
Over the years many many people have gone to great lengths to disabuse me of my wrong-headed notions! Course The Smiths have that sense of irony that is unique. I still prefer to go faster,harder and rock loud if I'm down..whatever gets you through the night....

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