The Positions is the debut studio album by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released on 17 April 2015.

"[6] The release of The Positions had seen persistent delays, with Le'aupepe admitting pre-release: "Every single fucking time we’re putting the final touches on the record we just veer away from it".

[7] In an interview with Life Without Andy, the frontman said "other than ‘Kansas’ virtually every song on the recording was a holy pain in the ass to finish".

[12] Rod Yates of Rolling Stone Australia said the "record so emotionally bruised and honest that it at times feels like you're listening in on a conversation between frontman Dave Le'aupepe and the girl in question," adding "the album oscillates between Kings of Leon style grandeur, Bruce Springsteen-esque storytelling and sounding like it could fall apart at any second – which, emotionally, is fitting.

"[2] Writing for Renowned for Sound, Joseph Earp concluded "as a towering homage to the inner life of the teenage, The Positions is a triumph", and an "exceptionally assured release from a band destined for some very good things.