1.
Something that brings back a memory makes you think about it.
Your article brought back sad memories for me...
Talking about it brought it all back.
PHRASAL VERB : V P n (not pron) , V n P
2.
When people bring back a practice or fashion that existed at an earlier time, they introduce it again.
The House of Commons is to debate once again whether to bring back the death penalty.
= revive
PHRASAL VERB : V P n (not pron) , also V n P