Nancy Nova - No No No

Review by Tavis Hamer

No No No by Nancy Nova: A Synth-Pop Time Capsule That’s More “Yes Yes Yes” Let’s get one thing straight—1982 was a wild year. People were still figuring out what to do with their hair, leg warmers were inexplicably cool, and somewhere in the middle of it all, Nancy Nova dropped No No No. This synth-pop gem from EMI slid into France, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal like a disco ball at a house party. Produced by Ken Gibson (who clearly knew his way around knobs) and written by Holness (bless ‘em for this madness), the album is an underrated slice of electronic goodness. Oh, and shoutout to M. Putland for snapping some cover art that screams “I’m mysterious but also kinda fun.” Now, here’s the tea: not every track on No No No hits like a glitter cannon explosion, but there are moments where it feels like Nancy herself climbed inside your brain and synced up with your inner drama queen. Two tracks, in particular, stuck with me harder than regrettable fashion choices. First up: “Keep Away = Mantente Alejado.” What even is this bilingual wizardry? It’s like Nancy couldn’t decide whether she wanted to break hearts in English or Spanish, so she went ahead and did both. The synths bubble like soda fizz on a summer day, while her vocals wobble between sultry and slightly robotic—a vibe we can only describe as “accidentally hypnotic.” You’ll find yourself humming “Mantente alejado” under your breath during awkward Zoom meetings, trust me. And just when you think it’s over, BAM—it slaps you again with those relentless beats. This song doesn’t just say “keep away,” it practically builds a moat around itself. Then there’s the title track, “No, No, No.” If rejection had a soundtrack, this would be it. But instead of wallowing in sadness, Nancy turns “no” into something oddly empowering. The rhythm punches like a caffeinated boxer, and the lyrics repeat enough times to drill into your subconscious. By the end, you’re convinced that saying no three times in a row might actually solve all your problems. Is it deep? Not really. Is it catchy as hell? Absolutely. What makes No No No stand out isn’t perfection—it’s personality. Sure, the production has that unmistakable early-’80s cheese factor, but that’s part of its charm. It’s like flipping through an old photo album and laughing at how everyone looked ridiculous yet undeniably happy. Listening to this album feels like stumbling upon a secret party where everyone’s invited—even if they don’t speak the same language. So, here’s the kicker: If Nancy Nova were making music today, she’d probably have millions of TikTok followers dancing to her tunes. Instead, she gave us No No No, a relic of its time that somehow still grooves harder than most modern pop songs. Maybe that’s why I keep coming back to it. Or maybe I just need more synth-pop in my life. Either way, hats off to Nancy Nova for reminding us that sometimes saying “no” can feel like saying “yes” to pure, unfiltered joy. Who knew?

Artist: Nancy Nova
Album: No No No

Electronic

Synth-pop

1982

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Keep Away
Keep Away = Mantente Alejado	2:37
No, No, No

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No No No

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Catalog Numbers

11C 008-64929, C008-64929
EMI 5328
1A 006-64929
2 C 008 64929, 2C 008-64.929
10C 006-064.929

Labels

EMI

Listen online

online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
écouter en ligne
escuchar en línea
ascolta in linea
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet
ouvir online

Formats

Vinyl
7"
Single
45 RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Licensed From	The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Manufactured By	Valentim de Carvalho CI SARL
Phonographic Copyright (p)	EMI Records Ltd.
Published By	FX Music
Pressed By	EMI Records
Marketed By	EMI
Distributed By	EMI
Printed By	Imprimerie JAT, Saint-Quentin
Record Company	EMI-Odeon, S.A.
Copyright (c)	FX Records

Credits

Role	Credit
Photography By	Ray Palmer
Producer	Ken Gibson
Written-By	Holness

Notes

(P) 1982 EMI Records, Ltd.

Barcodes

Rights Society: SPA
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): EMI 5328A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): EMI 5328B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): EMI 5328 A-1-1-1-2
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): EMI 5328 B-1-1-1- 9
Label Code: LC 0542
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Price Code: PM 102
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): C 008-64.929 A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): C 008-64.929 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): 64929 A 21 M3 340 226
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): 64929 B 21 M3 340 227
Depósito Legal: B.32493-1982
Rights Society: S.G.A.E.

About Nancy Nova

Nancy Nova released successful recordings at the very end of the 70's and the early 80's. Notable songs included "The Force

Real Name

Carol Holness

Name Vars

Nova

Aliases

Carol Holness

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: Nancy Nova's 1982 album *No No No* was a multilingual synth-pop gem. One of its standout tracks, "Keep Away," was recorded in both English and Spanish ("Mantente Alejado"). It’s wild to think about how this electronic masterpiece hit shelves across several countries—France, the UK, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands—all under the EMI label. And get this: the iconic album photography was done by M. Putland, adding that extra layer of cool to its vibe.

Comments

ravenous627

2025-03-13

I wonder if Nancy Nova inspired Rasputina? I think I’m going to listen to this on a loop for a month, it’s perfect!

maahervati

2025-03-13

She released a song called "Big Orange Thing" a few years ago.. one of the few songs about sex toys.

muhdaslam

2025-03-12

This deserves an HD remaster

dishaag

2025-03-12

Her real name's Carol Ann Holness.

debralavette

2025-03-12

Nancy Nova

asterismenigmatic

2025-03-11

this is Nancy Nova

timleachon

2025-03-10

I have been trying to find out since I bought this record who is the male vocal on this track, is it as I suspect a Mael brother or some one else? any help anyone.

histoiredufrancais

2025-03-10

still a cool track I play often after buying it for some reason in a bargain WHSmith rack in Watford in early 1983! must have liked her photo! aahhh those were the days...

ashleyskt

2025-03-10

why u didn't put the name of the singer?

lw1956

2025-03-10

A leopard?!! I think this girl is cool.

hebertphp

2025-03-09

Great song and video!! I watched a lot while I was editing mine!

rvblogger

2025-03-08

i love her voice omg

mileshansen4

2025-03-07

spotify

yudhazalfi004

2025-03-06

Her real name's Carol Ann Holness.

rafadude2005

2025-03-06

Essa é a música mais especial e ao mesmo tempo inspiradora da maravilhosa Nancy Nova - NO, NO, NO -1982

chenyuxiao1996

2025-03-06

Just found out this is one of Bob Holness' daughters (UK gameshow host of Blockbusters)...at the same time this was in the UK charts, so was her sister as part of the band Toto Cuelo!!?