Jannabi's Small Pieces I

Jannabi's Small Pieces I (Korean잔나비 소곡집 l) is the second extended play (EP) by South Korean indie rock band Jannabi. It was released on November 6, 2020, through Peponi Music, distributed by Kakao M, and produced by Choi Jung-hoon. The album features a total of five tracks, including the lead single "A Thought on an Autumn Night."[1]

Jannabi's Small Pieces I
EP by
ReleasedNovember 6, 2020
Genre
Length15:45
LanguageKorean
Label
ProducerChoi Jung-hoon
Jannabi chronology
Legend
(2019)
Jannabi's Small Pieces I
(2020)
The Land of Fantasy
(2021)
Singles from Jannabi's Small Pieces I
  1. "A Thought On An Autumn Night"
    Released: November 6, 2020

Background and release

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On October 7, 2020, Choi announced through his personal Instagram account that the third studio album of Jannabi will be delayed, but instead they will release a mini-album.[2] The teasers for the lead single "A Thought on an Autumn Night" were released on October 29 and November 4, which previewed the music video.[3][4] From November 1 to November 5, the album artwork and description for each song were released on the band's social media accounts. The music video for the lead single was released on November 6, the same day as the album.[5] The title track, as the title suggests, contains content that allows you to recall the thoughts you had on an autumn night, especially the nostalgic memories.[6]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM     [7]

Cho Ji-hyun of IZM wrote that the EP is "faithful to the grammar of the past, such as the crisp retro sound of the guitar and the simple chord progression, and expresses the raw sensibility" and praised the "lyrics and emotions of longing and recollection that embroider the entire album."[8] Esther Lim of The Oracle commended the duo's composition and songwriting that "show a deep understanding of the concept of nostalgia." She added that the EP's intrumentation amounts to a "light, hopeful, yet mildly somber tone that perfectly captures the experience of longing for a simpler time."[9]

Commercially, the title track ranked first on various music charts in South Korea, such as Bugs!, Genie, and Vibe upon its release and peaked at number 10 on the Gaon Digital Chart. In addition, other tracks from the EP, including "Sweet Memories," "Step," and "Blue Spring," charted on the Gaon Digital Chart.[10] Jannabi's Small Pieces I peaked at number 13 on the Gaon Album Chart and sold more than 10,800 as of November 2020.

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Choi Jung-hoon, except where noted.

Jannabi's Small Pieces I track listing[11]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."A Thought on an Autumun Night" (가을밤에 든 생각) 
  • Choi Jung-hoon
  • Kim Do-hyung
  • Choi Jung-hoon
  • Kim Do-hyung
3:07
2."Step" (한걸음)
  • Choi Jung-hoon
  • Kim Do-hyung
  • Choi
  • Kim
  • Choi
  • Kim
3:22
3."Sweet Memories" (그 밤 그 밤) 
  • Choi
  • Kim
  • Choi
  • Kim
2:55
4."Old Dog" (늙은 개) 
  • Choi
  • Kim
  • Choi
  • Kim
2:23
5."Blue Spring" (작전명 청-춘!) 
  • Choi
  • Kim
  • Choi
  • Kim
3:58
Total length:15:45

Chart performance

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[12] 13

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for Jannabi's Small Pieces I
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.
Circle Chart Music Awards 2021 Artist of the Year (Digital Music) – November "A Thought on an Autumn Night" Nominated [13]
MAMA Awards 2021 Best Band Performance "A Thought on an Autumn Night" Won [14]

Release history

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Release history for Jannabi's Small Pieces I
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various November 6, 2020
[15]
South Korea December 10, 2020
  • LP (Limited Edition)
[16]
September 9, 2023 [17]

References

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  1. ^ "잔나비, '소곡집 1' 손글씨 일러스트 재킷 이미지 공개". November 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "최정훈 "잔나비 음악 그대로 담은 '소곡집' 어떤 앨범보다 의미 짙어"". November 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "잔나비 [JANNABI] - '가을밤에 든 생각' M/V Teaser #1".
  4. ^ "잔나비 [JANNABI] - '가을밤에 든 생각' M/V Teaser #2".
  5. ^ "잔나비 [JANNABI] - '가을밤에 든 생각' M/V".
  6. ^ "잔나비 신곡 '가을밤에 든 생각' 1위 소감 "말로 표현 못 할 만큼 감사"". November 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Cho Ji-hyun (November 2020). "Jannabi's Small Pieces I". IZM (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  8. ^ Cho Ji-hyun (November 2020). "Jannabi's Small Pieces I". IZM (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "Jannabi's new EP offers sweetness of nostalgia". December 18, 2020.
  10. ^ "잔나비, '가을밤에 든 생각' 음원 차트 1위...음원 강자 입증". November 7, 2020.
  11. ^ "Jannabi's Small Pieces I by Jannabi" (in Korean). Melon Music. November 6, 2020.
  12. ^ "2020년 46주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  13. ^ "10th Gaon Chart Music Awards: Artist of the Year – Digital Music Nominees". www.gaonmusicawards.com (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  14. ^ Park Dong-sun (December 11, 2021). "[2021 MAMA] 잔나비, 베스트 밴드 퍼포먼스 수상" [[2021 MAMA] Jannabi, Best Band Performance Award] (in Korean). RPM9. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. ^ @bandjannabi. "Band Jannabi Instagram Post on Digital Release of The Land of Fantasy". Retrieved November 18, 2023 – via Instagram.
  16. ^ @bandjannabi. "Band Jannabi Instagram Post on Jannabi's Small Pieces I LP Limited Edition Release". Retrieved November 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  17. ^ @bandjannabi. "Band Jannabi Instagram Post on Jannabi's Small Pieces I LP Limited Edition Edition". Retrieved November 27, 2023 – via Instagram.