Native Sons is the second studio album by the Scottish AOR and melodic rock band Strangeways, released in 1987 on Bonaire Records. It is widely considered by critics and enthusiasts to be a landmark release in the British melodic rock genre. Following the release of their self-titled debut in 1985, the band underwent a significant lineup change. Original vocalist Tony Liddell left the group and was replaced by American singer Terry Brock. Brock was recommended to the band by Kevin Elson, the producer of their debut album. The album was produced by John Punter, whose previous credits included work with Roxy Music and Japan. The addition of Brock's vocals drew frequent comparisons to American arena rock giants such as Journey and Foreigner, shifting the band's sound toward a more polished, radio-friendly aesthetic. Upon its release, Native Sons received high praise from the rock press. In a famous review for Kerrang! magazine, journalist Derek Oliver described the record as "the greatest and most preciously perfect AOR album of all time." Despite this critical acclaim, the album did not achieve significant commercial chart success during its initial run. Over the decades, the album has attained cult status and is frequently cited in retrospectives as one of the finest examples of 1980s melodic rock. It was reissued in 2011 by Rock Candy Records with bonus tracks. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.