Raw is an organic, soulful blend of rock, folk and blues music. It is a revealing look into the life a New York City artist, packed with emotion and vivid images of a world both real and fantastic. It is composed, performed, mixed and mastered by one man, thus there is no compromise at all. No record label calling the shots, all decisions are made by the artist alone. In an age when every one is trying to fit in and be a part of popular culture gone mad, Cohen is not afraid to stand alone and do things his own way. As he always says, "Lonely are the Brave". There are no sterile loops or breakbeats, and the sounds are not synthetic, but mostly acoustic, completely organic and full of soul. Although there is drum programming used, it does not hinder the "realness" of the music. So, press play and get lost within Cohen's winding narratives, smooth guitar hooks and dreamy textures. It's totally "RAW".