hark
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There are passages for unaccompanied chorus that hark back to church music of the Renaissance and moments that seem like Dada before its time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The 11 songs on the album bridge storytelling with classic country and folk sounds that hark back to the ‘70s, a la songs like the Eagles’ “Wasted Time.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
These hark back to the 17 Protestant martyrs who were burnt in Lewes during the reign of Bloody Mary, half a century before Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024
The rhythmic underpinnings hark back to the Police; the lyrics recognize passing years but reaffirm affection: “The way you look at me I swear my heart hits rewind,” Stefani sings.
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024
Further west, he and Fa often camped in summer to gather lime hark for rope-making; but this part looked unfamiliar.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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