Day of the Doug is a 2023 studio album by American alternative country band Son Volt.
The tribute album to Tex-Mex musician Doug Sahm was conceived by frontman Jay Farrar who listened to Sahm's music during the COVID-19 pandemic[1] and has received positive reviews from critics.
Writing for Glide Magazine, Doug Collette considers this release is "twelve songs [that] accurately reflect the eclectic range of style for the object of their affection employed on [Doug Sahm]'s own records" and that Son Volt's "best intentions come to full fruition".
[2] In No Depression, Peter Blackstock praises the contributions of bassist Andrew Duplantis and considers the track listing for this album "refreshingly adventurous".
[3] Editors at AllMusic included this on their list of favorite folk and Americana albums of 2023.