Corrupted song files within itunes not playing - can I get them back?

I'm having a few problems with upgrading from iphone3 to iphone5 - end result is only 85 out of 230 music files are now on the new iphone5. The rest exist on the old phone but only as a link/data file and cannot be played.
Is there a way to claim these back from itunes?
If they have been bought there, surely I must be able to re-download them?
Any help would be great - cheers

You can re download Music files purchased from itunes by
Go to the iTunes Store
Select Purchased from under the Quick links section on the right
Navigate to the music you want and click on the Cloun button to re download at no extra cost

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