Edorr,
I think there's some truth to the "from the head" part of your comments (specifically over the last decade, or so - since the release of From The Cradle), but I really like that part of his game. I'm a guitar student these days, so that approach appeals to me.
EC's recent tour was like an academic exploration of the history of blues in American pop. He played funk, r&b, gospel flavored versions of blues standards. By the way, he was the only guitarist in the band and played a fair bit of rythm.
The middle set - solo, (virtually) acoustic fingerpicking was terrific. No jumping or grimacing for sure. Also, maybe more head than heart, but really, really great, nonetheless.
I would add that his electric style is way more laid back than SRV's, but I wouldn't call it less heartfelt. Clapton is more "slow burn", SRV more "meltdown". Both really heartfelt, in my book. At the end of the day, I usually prefer to listen to EC. Just my personal preference.
BTW, I prefer Lindsey Buckingham to either of the above (and, just about everyone else out there, too), so you know that my taste is not reflective of the mainstream guitar lovers who post on A'Gon!
Marty
