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) by singing backing vocals at Sarm West Studios, the ZTT recording studios near All Saints Road, London. In 1993, Blatt, Lewis and Simone Rainford were signed to ZTT Records, and music manager Ron Tom decided the trio should become a group. All Saints 1.9.7.5 were launched as a trio in the vein of girl group Eternal. In 1994, All Saints 1.9.7.5 performed for their first time at the "Touch" Magazine stage at the Notting Hill Carnival. They released two singles together, but they were not successful. Additionally, Rainford and Blatt had conflicting visions of All Saints's musical direction which caused