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Cause and effect. Love and lust.
Four dominant forces that created Emile Strunz, the alter ego of Neil James Smith. Years of exposure to disco, post-punk, and synth pop led Neil to New Order and other European Rhythm invaders, before converting to the Balearic Beat. 1989 was Year Zero, with Belgian New Beat, Acid house and Electronic Body Music having a profound influence. Cause and effect. He then fully committed himself to Joining in the Chant following a near riot at the Astoria in 1990 where Chelmsford's…
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