Same with me, each note of equal importance and intensity across the board. No real dynamics, always clamoring for rapt attention. Interestingly, Gary Moore fans don't seem to hear that at all, they think his ADHD guitar playing was a sincere emotional outpouring when in fact he couldn't help himself.
Clapton's guitar playing is gentlemanly in comparison. He's like the person in the (not only white ...) room who doesn't have the loudest voice, but still has you listen.
Clapton at his most mundane can be boring at times, but he's never offensive. And you're right, Rob, his style of playing and groove lets Baker's bass "bubble" more.