Computer Crashed; Possible to retrieve purchased music through Itunes?

So, recently my computer unexpectedly crashed and naturally I lost all of my data including my itunes library. I now have a new computer, and I am hoping to be able to retrieve the music that I purchased through itunes. Does anyone know if there is a way to accomplish this?

I figured out how to authorize my new laptop and how to transfer the purchases from my ipod to my new library

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