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.
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
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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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