Open (Shaznay Lewis album) from the liner notes of "Open". Open (Shaznay Lewis album) Open is the debut solo studio album by English recording artist Shaznay Lewis. It was Lewis' first solo album following the hiatus of her girl group All Saints. Released by London Records on July 19, 2004, it debuted and peaked at number 22 on the UK Albums Chart. The title "Open" was Shaznay's decision during the time she was recording in the studio because she was 'opened' to many new ideas at the time. It features two singles: "Never Felt Like This Before" and "You". Shaznay was reportedly set to
All Saints (group) tensions within the group. By 1994, the complicated recording sessions had produced the group's first single, "Silver Shadow", and they performed throughout the UK. In mid-1995, Rainford departed and ZTT Records dropped the remaining duo from their label. Regardless, Blatt and Lewis set out to find a replacement for Rainford. Conducting many auditions, Blatt's father met Nicole Appleton in May 1996 whom Blatt knew from her days at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Nicole's sister Natalie subsequently became the fourth member of the group. After forming a new group in May 1996, the four singers met with Karl "K-Gee" Gordon,