That coke thing might be nearer the truth than you think. But so what, coke went hand in hand with most of the music that came out of the 80's. Doesnt mean ots not valid.

Minimal is popular now well because people like it and lets face it its a change from all the usual kkkompression and +142 bpm's for 12 hours straight.

For the record i hate coke and own no minimal tunes. I just like buckfast and coool looking machines.