(Review from seaoftranquility.com)

A decade after “Ocean 2: The Answer”, Eloy graces us with new music. With the arrival of “Visionary”, Frank Bornemann and crew once again bring some of their unmistakable sounds to the progressive rock legions on the 40th anniversary of the band.

Bornemann has brought back members from classic Eloy line-ups of the past. It’s all very ‘Eloy’ sounding, as the band seem to be trying to channel their classic period on albums. The Pink Floyd-ish space rock elements are here, complete with lots of keyboard noodling, tasty guitar work, and Bornemann’s trademark vocal style.

“Age of Insanity” is a fine piece that covers all these bases, a real throwback to the glory years of the band circa the mid 70′s, featuring plenty of ripping synth & guitar solos. You’ll love the melodic flute on the fetching “The Secret”, and the dreamy epic “Mystery (The Secret, Part 2)” is a moody, symphonic number chock full of synth washes that will just take you away on a intergalactic journey.

There’s enough here to bring back memories of the glory days of yesteryear, and for that, “Visionary” is quite enjoyable, and a welcome return for one of the most beloved progressive bands of all time.

Line-up:
- Frank Bornemann / lead and backing vocals, acoustic & electric guitars
- Klaus-Peter Matziol / bass
- Michael Gerlach / keyboards
- Bodo Schopf / drums, percussion
- Hannes Folberth / additional keyboards (2, 3, 4 & 6)
with
- Anke Renner / vocals (2, 4, 5 & 6)
- Tina Lux / vocals (2, 4 & 6)
- Volker Kuinke / renaissance flute (1 & 2)
- Christoph Littmann / keyboards, orchestra sounds (5)
- Stephan Emig / additional percussion (4 & 6)

Track List:
01. The Refuge – 4:54
02. The Secret – 7:44
03. Age Of Insanity – 7:55
04. The Challenge (Time To Turn, Part2) – 6:43
05. Summernight Symphony – 4:27
06. Mystery (The Secret, Part 2) – 9:01
07. Thoughts – 1:22

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