'' The Positions '' is the debut studio album by Australian alternative band Gang of Youths . The album was released on 17 April 2015 and debuted at number 5 on the ARIA Charts . In a press release , lead singer Dave Leaupepe said “ I was in a four-year relationship with a girl who had a terminal illness and then I made a concept album about it with my friends . ” At the ARIA Music Awards of 2015 , the album was nominated for multiple ARIA Awards , including Breakthrough Artist , Best Rock Album and Best Cover Art . The album was certified Gold in Australia in 2018
ARIA Music Awards of 2015
ARIA Music Awards of 2015
The Positions