[12] Each band member could just record their individual music parts separately, in some cases without even traveling to Bornemann's studios in Hanover.

The album received universal appraise by critics, who thought of it as a worthy addition to Eloy's legacy.

Alex Henderson from Allmusic named Visionary as "one of Eloy's more consistent efforts",[4] while Kostas Sakkalis wrote on Rocking.gr that "when you have 17 albums on your catalog, originality is not your first priority.

[10] Sea of Tranqulity's Pete Pardo believes that the album is "a welcome return for one of the most beloved prog bands of all time".

[11] All songs written by Frank Bornemann All information according to the album's liner notes,[3] numbers in parentheses indicate specific tracks.