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The slur came after frontman Tom Chaplin spent a short spell in rehab, where he was treated for drink and drug addiction.
Songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley told The Mirror that he is still a massive fan of Oasis.
He said: "They were one of the biggest influences on us when we were starting out. I hope sooner or later they come to enjoy our music as much as we enjoy theirs sometimes."
Keane's third album Perfect Symmetry is scheduled for release on October 13.
"We had fun making it," said Rice-Oxley. "We just wanted to make music that felt fresh for us, so we had that natural enthusiasm and excitement and that comes across in the music."
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