The Crimson Corridor is the eleventh studio album by American metalcore band Zao.

[2] On the Angry Metal Guy, the reviewer under the alias of Grymm, stated the following; "Much like fellow luminaries Converge, Zao is that rare example of a classic metalcore act not afraid to grow out of their sound and forge their own path, and if The Crimson Corridor is any indication, the path ahead will be intriguing.

"[3] However, his co-worker, the 'Cherd of Doom', wrote a companion review stating, "Length issues aside, this is an impressive album.

Those nostalgic for Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest or Liberate Te Ex Inferis might argue, but the growth they have shown in recent years finds the band releasing some of the strongest material of their lengthy career.

[5] The user Dewinged of Sputnik Music wrote the following conclusion after giving the album a 4.2 out of 5; "Fueled by the fantastic mixing work achieved by Dave Hidek, Zao breathes (heavily) again with newfound strength and resolve, writing and performing some of their best material in years, and yet again, setting the bar for newcomers to heights that not many will reach.