Robbie Williams has asked Gary Barlow for advice on his new album.

The Angels singer - who famously fell out with his Take That bandmate when he quit the group in 1995 - invited Gary to his Los Angeles mansion to listen to his eagerly-anticipated LP, Reality Killed the Video Star.

A source said: "With so much riding on Robbie's comeback, he knew Gary would tell him the truth."

The album, which is set for release in November, will be Robbie's first album since 2006's Rudebox - which was universally panned.

Although it is yet to hit stores, Robbie is already planning his next album and has revealed he takes on a different personality for each LP.

He said: "For this album, I've been Luke Moody. I don't like the name Robbie. Bert Williams for the next album."

The 35-year-old star recently said he would consider rejoining Take That once his LP comes out.

He said: "Perception was such that it was, 'Oh look, he's had to get up with Take That now that Rudebox has failed. I thought I'd wait a little and get my album out. Then I can go and play with my mates."