Watch the videos below to take in tracks from some of the 12 artists that Andy Gill believes should be recognised on the Mercury Music Prize shortlist.
James Blake - Retrograde
David Bowie - The Next Day (Explicit)
Jake Bugg - Lightning Bolt
Rudimental - Feel The Love feat. John Newman
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