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
Black Coffee (All Saints song) and Nichols all agreed to. After much time had passed since the recording arrangement, Nichols stressed whether All Saints were going to record the song at all. Over 40 songs were written for the group's second album, "Saints & Sinners", for which William Orbit was enlisted to produce, but Orbit's popularity at the time made it difficult for All Saints to meet with him in studio. It was only after the release of the album's lead single "Pure Shores" in February 2000 that they began working on a follow-up together. Orbit along with Lewis and group member Melanie Blatt gave