I have played an Epiphone LP and an older MIM Tele.
I'm not sure if I'm correct here but the Les Paul seemed to have alot heavier of a sound, but a bit more muddy. While the Tele was a bit more crisp and had a bite to it. I will go back to a guitar store soon to play both.
Would a tele be better if i'm trying to get the jangly sound such as the lead in this song?:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nrMPUlJxmt8