Joan Osborne's Relish is grounded in blues, soul and gospel. The Kentucky native wields her gritty voice with personality and forceful presence. Osborne's passion for life oozes from the grooves. There's an uplifting fervor to her material and delivery, as if every second, every note was being individually savored. Key track "One of Us" sets the album's optimistic tone. It's a simple, direct statement of faith, honest and unadorned, one framed in a near-perfect chorus.