Liam Gallagher, once known for his frequent drug intake, has revealed his band’s new album was written with a “clear head”.

It feels like a really special record for us

The singer, formerly frontman with Oasis until brother Noel walked out, suggested he had moved on from his excesses and said his group Beady Eye had a “newfound focus”.

He and the group have even used iPhone apps to work on some of the tracks for their second album BE, which is out on June 10.

Gallagher, 40, said: “We had a newfound focus when we were writing it clear heads, none of that rubbish from the 1990s.

“It feels like a really special record for us,” added the frontman, who has also taken up running in recent years.

Oasis admitted overindulging on their eagerly-awaited but widely panned 1997 album Be Here Now.

Gallagher and bandmates Gem Archer, Chris Sharrock and Andy Bell have worked with producer Dave Sitek – who has previously worked with TV on the Radio – for their new album.

“He’s without a doubt the best producer I’ve ever worked with, a real outlaw – no rules,” said Gallagher.

Beady Eye is due to play festival slots at V and T in the Park festivals later this year. Bass player Jay Mehler has joined the band since the album was recorded.