Jannabi's Small Pieces I

Jannabi's Small Pieces I (Korean: 잔나비 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 Jannabi
Released	November 6, 2020
Genre	Indie rock folk-pop blues
Length	15:45
Language	Korean
Label	Peponi Music Kakao M
Producer	Choi Jung-hoon
Jannabi chronology
Legend (2019) Jannabi's Small Pieces I (2020) The Land of Fantasy (2021)
Singles from Jannabi's Small Pieces I
"A Thought On An Autumn Night" Released: November 6, 2020

Background and release

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

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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 instrumentation 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

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

Jannabi's Small Pieces I track listing^[11]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
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

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

Accolades

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

Release history for Jannabi's Small Pieces I

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	November 6, 2020	CD digital download streaming	Peponi Music Kakao M	[15]
South Korea	December 10, 2020	LP (Limited Edition)		[16]
	September 9, 2023			[17]