Almost Cool: Arab Strap - Mad For Sadness: Aaron Coleman's review: "great in terms of both capturing a live performance, as well as the sound of the group." Rated 7.75.HearSay: Arab Strap - Mad For Sadness: Daiv Whaley's review: "Recommended for fans of the Tindersticks and Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, John Cassavetes films, and summer funerals."Metacritic: Mad For Sadness: Links to several reviews of the album.