Er... not the way I use "blast from the past", which is more like "something that brings up certain memories" or "unexpected trigger of reminiscences", whereas "anachronism" is simply "something that is out of place with regards to time period" (e.g. locomotive in ancient Rome).
Hmm... in that case, I'm not sure if there is a noun carrying that meaning. Evocative is an adjective that might fit. The closest noun I can find is mnemonic, which while technically correct with its meaning of "Relating to, assisting, or intended to assist the memory" has connotations of intentional memory aids that are inappropriate; and fails to indicate an unexpected trigger.
Hmm... actually, déjà vu comes really close to this concept, but has garnished a popular connotation of being a false impression. The words themselves mean only "already seen" and can be used in the sense you mean. "Old-timers watched the stock-market crash with a distinct sense of déjà vu." is one example given on dictionary.com of the proper useage of the term.
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Date: Oct. 31st, 2004 11:36 am (UTC)From:Hmm... actually, déjà vu comes really close to this concept, but has garnished a popular connotation of being a false impression. The words themselves mean only "already seen" and can be used in the sense you mean. "Old-timers watched the stock-market crash with a distinct sense of déjà vu." is one example given on dictionary.com of the proper useage of the term.