GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions cover

GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions

PnB Rock · 2017

51 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B

A smooth blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, characterized by melodic hooks and personal introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Selfish — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its catchy chorus and honest lyrics about self-love and relationship struggles, resonating widely with listeners.
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    Attention — The opening track sets the tone for the album, featuring an infectious beat and PnB's signature melodic flow while addressing themes of desire and attraction.
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    Hanging Up My Jersey — In this reflective track, PnB Rock shares insights about growth and maturity, contrasting youthful exuberance with the responsibilities of adulthood.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a blend of R&B and hip-hop but lacks standout compositional depth and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with PnB Rock often alternating between singing and rapping within the same song.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • personal introspection on relationships
  • laid-back vibe for relaxation
  • short tracks for quick sessions
  • catchy anthems for group listening

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking complex musical structures
  • prefer longer, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions is PnB Rock's debut studio album, released after his breakout mixtapes that established him in the hip-hop scene. By this point, he had gained significant recognition for his singles like Selfish, which helped solidify his place in the contemporary R&B and trap music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
A Boogie wit da Hoodie· Lil Tjay· Rod Wave

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Attention 3:55
  • 2 There She Go 3:46
  • 3 Playa No More 3:12
  • 4 Selfish 4:05
  • 5 Plans 3:10
  • 6 Range Rover 2:59
  • 7 Notice Me 3:29
  • 8 Hanging Up My Jersey 3:30
  • 9 Smile 4:26
  • 10 Misunderstood 4:08
  • 11 Heart Racin' 4:36
  • 12 Questions 3:25
  • 13 New Day 3:09
  • 14 Stand Back 3:27

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